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The Independent
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Equatorial Guinea prevails in dispute with neighboring Gabon over oil-rich islands
Judges at the top U.N. court sided with the West African country of Equatorial Guinea in a fight with neighboring Gabon over which treaty settled the ownership of three largely uninhabited oil-rich islands. The decision effectively hands the islands to Equatorial Guinea. The countries brought their dispute to The International Court of Justice in 2021, asking judges to determine what legal agreement settles the possession of the oil-rich islands. The 15-judge panel found a 1900 treaty between Spain and France, which divided up colonial holdings, to be the ultimate authority. A later agreement, known as the 1974 Bata Convention, which gives the islands to Gabon, was dismissed as 'not a treaty having the force of law,' Judge Julia Sebutinde said. The document was contested by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon did not produce an original copy for the court. Equatorial Guinea had control of the territory until 1972, when Gabon took over the largest island, Mbanie, in a military skirmish. When oil was discovered in coastal waters, the dispute reignited. The economies of both countries are highly dependent on oil, but production from existing areas has been in decline in recent years. The countries asked the court to settle the ownership question after repeatedly failing in efforts to find a diplomatic solution.
The Herald
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Putin 'serious' about Ukraine peace talks, says Kremlin
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about trying to find peace at talks he has proposed in Turkey, but his spokesperson said he could say no more about the talks after Ukraine demanded the Kremlin chief attend. Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine aimed at ending the war, and, after US President Donald Trump publicly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept, Zelensky said he would but that Putin should attend in person. "We are committed to a serious search for ways of a long-term peaceful settlement," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, referencing the failed 2022 talks between Russia and Ukraine. Peskov said many leaders had welcomed Putin's approach. "This approach, aimed precisely at finding a real diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis, eliminating the root causes of the conflict and establishing lasting peace, has met with understanding and support from the leaders of many countries." He cited positive reactions from US President Donald Trump, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan as well as from countries in the Brics group and from countries in the former Soviet Union.
Al Arabiya
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Kremlin says Putin is serious about Ukraine peace talks
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious about trying to find peace at talks he has proposed in Turkey but his spokesman said he could say no more about the talks after Ukraine demanded the Kremlin chief attend. Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine aimed at ending the war, and, after US President Donald Trump publicly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept, Zelenskyy said he would but that Putin should attend in person. 'We are committed to a serious search for ways of a long-term peaceful settlement,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, referencing the failed 2022 talks between Russia and Ukraine. Peskov said many leaders had welcomed Putin's approach. 'This approach, aimed precisely at finding a real diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis, eliminating the root causes of the conflict and establishing lasting peace, has met with understanding and support from the leaders of many countries.' He cited positive reactions from US President Donald Trump, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan as well as from countries in the BRICS group and from countries in the former Soviet Union. Before reporters could ask any more questions about the proposed talks, Peskov said: 'That's all. I've said everything I could about this story.' Putin and Zelenskyy have not met since December 2019 and make no secret of their contempt for each other. Putin's proposal for direct talks with Ukraine came hours after major European powers demanded on Saturday in Kyiv that Putin agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face 'massive' new sanctions. Germany's government said on Monday that European countries will start preparing new sanctions on Russia unless the Kremlin by the end of Monday starts abiding by a 30-day ceasefire. 'The language of ultimatums is unacceptable for Russia, it is not suitable. You can't use such language with Russia,' Peskov said when asked about the German and other European warnings.
Reuters
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Kremlin says Putin is serious about Ukraine peace talks but says no more
MOSCOW, May 12 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious about trying to find peace at talks he has proposed in Turkey but his spokesman said he could say no more about the talks after Ukraine demanded the Kremlin chief attend. Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine aimed at ending the war, and, after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to accept, Zelenskiy said he would but that Putin should attend in person. "We are committed to a serious search for ways of a long-term peaceful settlement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, referencing the failed 2022 talks between Russia and Ukraine. Peskov said many leaders had welcomed Putin's approach. "This approach, aimed precisely at finding a real diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis, eliminating the root causes of the conflict and establishing lasting peace, has met with understanding and support from the leaders of many countries." He cited positive reactions from U.S. President Donald Trump, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan as well as from countries in the BRICS group and from countries in the former Soviet Union. Before reporters could ask any more questions about the proposed talks, Peskov said: "That's all. I've said everything I could about this story." Putin and Zelenskiy have not met since December 2019 and make no secret of their contempt for each other. Putin's proposal for direct talks with Ukraine came hours after major European powers demanded on Saturday in Kyiv that Putin agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face "massive" new sanctions. Germany's government said on Monday that European countries will start preparing new sanctions on Russia unless the Kremlin by the end of Monday starts abiding by a 30-day ceasefire. "The language of ultimatums is unacceptable for Russia, it is not suitable. You can't use such language with Russia," Peskov said when asked about the German and other European warnings.
