Cease-Fire

Trump Russia Envoy Echoes Kremlin’s Views on Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks

U.S. is hoping for a broader cease-fire between Moscow and Kyiv covering the Black Sea in negotiations starting in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine and Russia Had Cease-Fires Before. The Killing Didn’t Stop.

Over a decade of war, Russia has used pauses in fighting to gain ground. ‘The one who observes’ a cease-fire ‘is the one who loses.’

Israel Begins Pulling Out of Gaza Corridor as Part of Cease-Fire Deal

Withdrawal from Netzarim corridor removes one of Israel’s bargaining chips as it moves toward negotiating a full end to the war

U.S. Effort to Broker Mideast Cease-Fire Gets a New Sense of Urgency

Execution of an American-Israeli hostage and five others increases pressure to complete a deal

Hopes for Gaza Truce Grow as Hamas Joins Talks in Cairo

Mediators believe a deal to pause fighting and release hostages could come within days, but Hamas leader’s whereabouts remain a mystery

World Court Rejects Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire

International Court of Justice rules in case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians