US President Donald Trump has left Israel for Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh to attend a high-stakes Gaza Peace Summit, co-chaired with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The summit, launching just hours after the release of 20 Israeli hostages by Hamas, brings together leaders from over 20 countries to solidify the Gaza ceasefire and discuss long-term reconstruction and stability in the region.

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Ukraine aims to organise a new peace summit by the end of this year and wants Russia to attend this time, its ambassador to Turkey said on Wednesday, but ruled out any direct bilateral talks with Moscow at the meeting.

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine in its third year, the two countries remain far apart on how to end the war. Turkey, China, Brazil and others have offered to mediate in the conflict or discuss peace proposals, but no progress has been made.

Ukraine is pursuing President Volodymyr Zelensky's "victory plan", while Russian President Vladimir Putin has said peace talks can only begin if Kyiv agrees to abandon large swaths of territory claimed by Moscow and drops its bid to join NATO.

"One of the most important goals of this summit is to reach a fair peace in Ukraine. We are not talking about a format here in which Ukraine and Russia sit across each other and Ukraine listens to Russia's demands," Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar told a briefing in Ankara, via a Turkish interpreter.

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"What we see now is this: the international community, along with Ukraine, will sit and create a list on what steps could be taken for a fair peace in Ukraine, and they will discuss what sort of demands to ask Russia based on that list," he said.

"This will not be a direct bilateral meeting, it will most likely be in a format where third parties are also involved and (talks) are done via third parties. We hope to hold this summit by the end of the year."

Bodnar said Turkey, which has sought to maintain cordial ties with both Ukraine and Russia during the war, would be an important attendee due to its experience in mediation of other conflicts.

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While supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity, condemning the invasion, and providing it with military support, NATO member Turkey has also opposed Western sanctions on Russia, with which it has important relations in defence, energy and tourism.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to attend the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik on Wednesday. A Turkish diplomatic source said he would reiterate Ankara's position that any peace talks must include both parties for a "fair and lasting" resolution.

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Ukraine aims to organise a new peace summit by the end of this year and wants Russia to attend this time, its ambassador to Turkey said on Wednesday, but ruled out any direct bilateral talks with Moscow at the meeting.

Ukraine aims to organise a new peace summit by the end of this year and wants Russia to attend this time, its ambassador to Turkey said on Wednesday, but ruled out any direct bilateral talks with Moscow at the meeting. With Russia's invasion of Ukraine in its third year, the two countries remain far apart on how to end the war. Turkey, China, Brazil and others have offered to mediate in the conflict or discuss peace proposals, but no progress has been made. Ukraine is pursuing President Volodymyr Zelensky's "victory plan", while Russian President Vladimir Putin has said peace talks can only begin if Kyiv agrees to abandon large swaths of territory claimed by Moscow and drops its bid to join NATO. "One of the most important goals of this summit is to reach a fair peace in Ukraine. We are not talking about a format here in which Ukraine and Russia sit across each other and Ukraine listens to Russia's demands," Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar told a briefing in Ankara, via a Turkish interpreter. Also Read |Biden-Netanyahu speak for 1st time since Aug as Israeli response vs Iran looms| "What we see now is this: the international community, along with Ukraine, will sit and create a list on what steps could be taken for a fair peace in Ukraine, and they will discuss what sort of demands to ask Russia based on that list," he said. "This will not be a direct bilateral meeting, it will most likely be in a format where third parties are also involved and (talks) are done via third parties. We hope to hold this summit by the end of the year." Bodnar said Turkey, which has sought to maintain cordial ties with both Ukraine and Russia during the war, would be an important attendee due to its experience in mediation of other conflicts. Also Read |Hurricane Milton could forever alter Florida's entire coastline, experts warn| While supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity, condemning the invasion, and providing it with military support, NATO member Turkey has also opposed Western sanctions on Russia, with which it has important relations in defence, energy and tourism. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to attend the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik on Wednesday. A Turkish diplomatic source said he would reiterate Ankara's position that any peace talks must include both parties for a "fair and lasting" resolution. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ukraine eyes new peace summit by year-end and wants Russia to attend it, envoy to Turkey says

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed results of the Ukraine Peace Summit without Russia as ‘close to zero’. Officials from more than 90 countries gathered in Switzerland between Saturday and Sunday to attend the summit. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Kremlin says Ukraine peace summit produced 'zero' results

Ukraine would hold peace talks “tomorrow” if Russia pulls out of all Ukrainian territory, Volodymyr Zelensky has said at a peace summit in Switzerland. Watch in for more details!

Zelensky: Peace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukraine

Over 90 countries attended the two-day talks at a Swiss Alpine resort at the behest of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, billed as a "peace summit" even though Moscow was not invited. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine Peace Summit sees hard road to peace as way forward uncertain

India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway in Switzerland. Addressing the summit, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor emphasised on India's stance on the conflict, stating, "In our view, only those options acceptable to both parties can lead to abiding peace. In line with this approach, we have decided to avoid association with a joint communique or any other document emerging from this summit."

Explaining India's presence at the summit, Ambassador Kapoor said, "We will continue to engage with all stakeholders as well as the two parties to the conflict to contribute to all earnest efforts to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine."

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He further added, "Our participation in the summit and continued engagement with all stakeholders is with a view to understanding different perspectives, approaches, and options to find a way forward for a sustainable resolution of the conflict."

Switzerland is hosting the summit, which includes a guest list of 90 countries and organisations. The gathering aims to explore ways to find a settlement of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Ambassador Kapoor highlighted India's concern over the situation in Ukraine and its support for a peaceful resolution, stating, "We support any collective desire to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflict."

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India's participation in preceding National Security Advisor (NSA) political director-level meetings, based on Ukraine's peace formula, aligns with its consistent approach to resolving conflicts through "dialogue and diplomacy."

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Ambassador Kapoor reiterated this stance, saying, "enduring peace can be achieved only through dialogue and diplomacy. We continue to believe that such a peace requires bringing together all stakeholders and a sincere and practical engagement between the two parties to the conflict."

The US sent Vice President Kamala Harris, who announced a $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine. Russia is not present at the meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also in attendance, hoping to gain support for his 10-point peace plan. Russia, China are not present&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;summit.

Of the 92 countries present at the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, 79 countries have supported the final joint Communiqué while around 13 countries have opted out. The countries who have opted out of the joint statement include Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Vatican, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United&nbsp;Arab&nbsp;Emirates.

India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway in Switzerland. Addressing the summit, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor emphasised on India's stance on the conflict, stating, "In our view, only those options acceptable to both parties can lead to abiding peace.

India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway in Switzerland. Addressing the summit, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor emphasised on India's stance on the conflict, stating, "In our view, only those options acceptable to both parties can lead to abiding peace. In line with this approach, we have decided to avoid association with a joint communique or any other document emerging from this summit." Explaining India's presence at the summit, Ambassador Kapoor said, "We will continue to engage with all stakeholders as well as the two parties to the conflict to contribute to all earnest efforts to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine." Also Read | Iranian Ambassador Elahi sees India-Iran ties growing under Modi's 3rd term He further added, "Our participation in the summit and continued engagement with all stakeholders is with a view to understanding different perspectives, approaches, and options to find a way forward for a sustainable resolution of the conflict." Switzerland is hosting the summit, which includes a guest list of 90 countries and organisations. The gathering aims to explore ways to find a settlement of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ambassador Kapoor highlighted India's concern over the situation in Ukraine and its support for a peaceful resolution, stating, "We support any collective desire to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflict." Also Read | Trump questions Biden's cognitive abilities, mispronounces doctor's name in same speech India's participation in preceding National Security Advisor (NSA) political director-level meetings, based on Ukraine's peace formula, aligns with its consistent approach to resolving conflicts through "dialogue and diplomacy." Watch | Eight IDF soldiers killed in Gaza, Netanyahu says 'heartbreaking price of war' × Ambassador Kapoor reiterated this stance, saying, "enduring peace can be achieved only through dialogue and diplomacy. We continue to believe that such a peace requires bringing together all stakeholders and a sincere and practical engagement between the two parties to the conflict." The US sent Vice President Kamala Harris, who announced a $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine. Russia is not present at the meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also in attendance, hoping to gain support for his 10-point peace plan. Russia, China are not present at the summit. Of the 92 countries present at the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, 79 countries have supported the final joint Communiqué while around 13 countries have opted out. The countries who have opted out of the joint statement include Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Vatican, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates.

India opts out of joint statement at Ukraine Peace Summit, emphasises on dialogue & diplomacy

China denied accusations by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that it was trying to prevent other nations from attending a planned peace summit on the war in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

China denies pressuring countries not to attend Ukraine Peace summit

Saturday's summit in Egypt on the Gaza situation comes amid mounting concerns about a larger Middle East conflict, but hopes for results have been tempered by the absence of a senior representative from the United States, Israel's principal supporter, and several other world leaders.

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Saturday's summit in Egypt on the Gaza situation comes amid mounting concerns about a larger Middle East conflict, but hopes for results have been tempered by the absence of a senior representative from the United States, Israel's principal supporter, and several other world leaders. Together with foreign ministers, a number of heads of state and government from Europe and the Arab world will attend the hurriedly called Cairo Peace Summit while the fighting is still going on.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a global peace summit this winter in a video message recorded just ahead of FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France.&nbsp;Zelensky hoped that his message would be played during FIFA World Cup final but it was not.

CNN reported on Friday that Zelenskiy had asked world soccer's governing body FIFA to let him share a message of peace before the final.

"We offered Peace Formula to the world. Absolutely fair. We offered it because there are no champions in war, there can be no draw," Zelensky said in a video message issued by his office.

"I announce the initiative to hold a Global Peace Formula Summit this winter. The summit to unite all nations of the world around the cause of global peace. Stadiums’ stands get empty after the match, and after the war cities remain empty," he said.

Zelensky&nbsp;had wanted to appear via video link before Argentina take on defending champions France at Doha's Lusail Stadium for the final with an expected global audience of hundreds of millions, CNN reported.

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Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak said on Twitter that FIFA "shows a lack of understanding of the disaster that the Russian federation is dragging the world into by starting a war in Ukraine".

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a global peace summit this winter in a video message recorded just ahead of FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a global peace summit this winter in a video message recorded just ahead of FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France. Zelensky hoped that his message would be played during FIFA World Cup final but it was not. CNN reported on Friday that Zelenskiy had asked world soccer's governing body FIFA to let him share a message of peace before the final. "We offered Peace Formula to the world. Absolutely fair. We offered it because there are no champions in war, there can be no draw," Zelensky said in a video message issued by his office. "I announce the initiative to hold a Global Peace Formula Summit this winter. The summit to unite all nations of the world around the cause of global peace. Stadiums’ stands get empty after the match, and after the war cities remain empty," he said. Zelensky had wanted to appear via video link before Argentina take on defending champions France at Doha's Lusail Stadium for the final with an expected global audience of hundreds of millions, CNN reported. Also Read | Russia to appoint musicians at front lines of its Ukraine war to boost morale Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak said on Twitter that FIFA "shows a lack of understanding of the disaster that the Russian federation is dragging the world into by starting a war in Ukraine". (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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A historic<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghans-call-for-ceasefire-as-huge-peace-summit-wraps-up-215328&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj0mZG4mf_hAhV18HMBHXMRDuIQFjAAegQIBhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-0hDYqH93LQaK3zuR0N1I"> "loya jirga" peace summit</a> in Kabul ended Friday with delegates from across Afghanistan demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire&nbsp;and President Ashraf Ghani said he was conditionally prepared to implement the call.

This week's loya jirga, or grand assembly, saw about 3,200 religious and tribal leaders, politicians and representatives try to find a breakthrough in Afghanistan's gruelling conflict, which is now in its 18th year.

"The government of the<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/afghanistan/17th-legislative-term-of-afghan-parliament-inaugurated-213759&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjQh6ugmv_hAhWs7XMBHac9Bf84ChAWMAd6BAgEEAI&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZGilIo76DKffus0k8IKqk"> Islamic Republic of Afghanistan</a> and the Taliban movement should declare and implement an immediate and permanent ceasefire," delegates said in a declaration at the end of the jirga.

They said the ceasefire should start at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, which gets underway in the coming days.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said he was "prepared to implement the fair and legitimate demand" for a ceasefire but stressed it "cannot be one-sided".

"If the Taliban are fully ready for a ceasefire, then we can talk about the technical details," Ghani said in a speech.

There was no immediate response from the Taliban, who currently are negotiating in separate talks with a US peace envoy in Qatar.

The insurgent group has so far refused to even speak with Ghani, who they view as an American stooge.

However, last year the Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire at the end of Ramadan after Ghani declared a unilateral ceasefire for eight days earlier in the month.

It was first formal nationwide ceasefire since the US-led invasion of 2001 and saw unprecedented scenes of reconciliation and jubilation in Kabul and across the country.

This week's jirga was a remarkable gathering of Afghans from many walks of life.

Emotions rode high with attendees sharing tears, recriminations and at least one fist fight as they revisited the horrors of Afghanistan's recent past.

&nbsp;Taliban talks in Doha&nbsp;

The talks between the Taliban and US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad this week focus on a potential deal that would see the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan in return for the Taliban guaranteeing terrorist groups could no longer operate in the country.

Huge swathes of Afghan society worry that if the US does make a deal with the Taliban, the militant Islamists would try to seize power and undo advances in women's rights, media freedoms, and legal protections.

Such concerns were prominent at the jirga, where hundreds of women were in attendance outlining their "red lines" for any negotiations with the Taliban.

"We don't want such a peace that women's rights are not respected, freedom of expression are not ensured, elections are not held," committee member Faizullah Jalal told the summit.

Khalilzad said on Twitter that he told the Taliban "that the Afghan people, who are their brothers &amp; sisters, want this war to end. It is time to put down arms, stop the violence, &amp; embrace peace."

The jirga proved controversial, with opposition figures slamming it as an election campaign event for Ghani.&nbsp;

Among those boycotting were Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah and Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a notorious former warlord.

Both men are running for president in elections slated for September.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan's war rages on, with thousands of civilians and fighters being killed each year.

US forces continue to train Afghan partners on the ground and strike the Taliban from the air, in a bid to push the war to a political settlement.

A historic "loya jirga" peace summit in Kabul ended Friday with delegates from across Afghanistan demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire and President Ashraf Ghani said he was conditionally prepared to implement the call.

A historic "loya jirga" peace summit in Kabul ended Friday with delegates from across Afghanistan demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire and President Ashraf Ghani said he was conditionally prepared to implement the call. This week's loya jirga, or grand assembly, saw about 3,200 religious and tribal leaders, politicians and representatives try to find a breakthrough in Afghanistan's gruelling conflict, which is now in its 18th year. "The government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban movement should declare and implement an immediate and permanent ceasefire," delegates said in a declaration at the end of the jirga. They said the ceasefire should start at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, which gets underway in the coming days. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said he was "prepared to implement the fair and legitimate demand" for a ceasefire but stressed it "cannot be one-sided". "If the Taliban are fully ready for a ceasefire, then we can talk about the technical details," Ghani said in a speech. There was no immediate response from the Taliban, who currently are negotiating in separate talks with a US peace envoy in Qatar. The insurgent group has so far refused to even speak with Ghani, who they view as an American stooge. However, last year the Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire at the end of Ramadan after Ghani declared a unilateral ceasefire for eight days earlier in the month. It was first formal nationwide ceasefire since the US-led invasion of 2001 and saw unprecedented scenes of reconciliation and jubilation in Kabul and across the country. This week's jirga was a remarkable gathering of Afghans from many walks of life. Emotions rode high with attendees sharing tears, recriminations and at least one fist fight as they revisited the horrors of Afghanistan's recent past. Taliban talks in Doha The talks between the Taliban and US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad this week focus on a potential deal that would see the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan in return for the Taliban guaranteeing terrorist groups could no longer operate in the country. Huge swathes of Afghan society worry that if the US does make a deal with the Taliban, the militant Islamists would try to seize power and undo advances in women's rights, media freedoms, and legal protections. Such concerns were prominent at the jirga, where hundreds of women were in attendance outlining their "red lines" for any negotiations with the Taliban. "We don't want such a peace that women's rights are not respected, freedom of expression are not ensured, elections are not held," committee member Faizullah Jalal told the summit. Khalilzad said on Twitter that he told the Taliban "that the Afghan people, who are their brothers & sisters, want this war to end. It is time to put down arms, stop the violence, & embrace peace." The jirga proved controversial, with opposition figures slamming it as an election campaign event for Ghani. Among those boycotting were Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah and Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a notorious former warlord. Both men are running for president in elections slated for September. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's war rages on, with thousands of civilians and fighters being killed each year. US forces continue to train Afghan partners on the ground and strike the Taliban from the air, in a bid to push the war to a political settlement.

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US President Donald Trump said his summit with North Korea represented "a one-time" chance to forge peace and that he would know within a minute if his counterpart Kim Jong Un was a serious partner.

Speaking shortly before beginning his long journey to Singapore, Trump told reporters that contacts between the US and North Korean negotiators had been positive in the build-up to Tuesday's historic meeting and talked up its prospects of success.

"It's unknown territory in the truest sense but I really feel confident," Trump said as he prepared to leave the ongoing G7 summit in Canada early and head to Asia.

"I feel that Kim Jong Un wants to do something great for his people and he has that opportunity... It's a one-time shot," he said at a press conference, adding that the North Koreans had been working "very well with us" ahead of the summit.

Trump and Kim are due to have the first ever US-North Korea summit in Singapore on Tuesday, with the American leader hoping his counterpart will scrap his nuclear weapons program in return for security guarantees.

The US president is the first of the G7 leaders to leave the summit in Canada where he has briefed his peers on the meeting.

"I am on a mission of peace and we're going to be carrying the hearts of millions of people from all," he said.

"We have to get denuclearization, we have to get something going."

Asked how long it would take for him to work out if Kim was serious about striking some kind of peace deal, Trump replied: "I think within the first minute I'll know.

"I think I'll know pretty quickly whether or not, in my opinion, something positive will happen. And if I think it won't happen, I'm not going to waste my time. I don't want to waste his time."

US President Donald Trump said his summit with North Korea represented "a one-time" chance to forge peace and that he would know within a minute if his counterpart Kim Jong Un was a serious partner

US President Donald Trump said his summit with North Korea represented "a one-time" chance to forge peace and that he would know within a minute if his counterpart Kim Jong Un was a serious partner. Speaking shortly before beginning his long journey to Singapore, Trump told reporters that contacts between the US and North Korean negotiators had been positive in the build-up to Tuesday's historic meeting and talked up its prospects of success. "It's unknown territory in the truest sense but I really feel confident," Trump said as he prepared to leave the ongoing G7 summit in Canada early and head to Asia. "I feel that Kim Jong Un wants to do something great for his people and he has that opportunity... It's a one-time shot," he said at a press conference, adding that the North Koreans had been working "very well with us" ahead of the summit. Trump and Kim are due to have the first ever US-North Korea summit in Singapore on Tuesday, with the American leader hoping his counterpart will scrap his nuclear weapons program in return for security guarantees. The US president is the first of the G7 leaders to leave the summit in Canada where he has briefed his peers on the meeting. "I am on a mission of peace and we're going to be carrying the hearts of millions of people from all," he said. "We have to get denuclearization, we have to get something going." Asked how long it would take for him to work out if Kim was serious about striking some kind of peace deal, Trump replied: "I think within the first minute I'll know. "I think I'll know pretty quickly whether or not, in my opinion, something positive will happen. And if I think it won't happen, I'm not going to waste my time. I don't want to waste his time."

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