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Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
US President remains positive about progress...: White House on Russia-Ukraine war
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump remains optimistic about the progress being seen amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and urged his counterparts from Russia and Ukraine to talk directly with one another, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday (local time). While addressing a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), Leavitt noted that Russia handed over a peace plan to the Ukrainian side and the two nations agreed on the exchange of prisoners from each other's nations. She said that Trump is a realist and knows that the two nations have been engaged in the conflict due to former US President Joe Biden's "weakness and incompetence." When asked about Trump's statement on the Russia-Ukraine war following the Ukrainian drone strike, Karoline Leavitt said, "The President's thinking on the Russia-Ukraine war as it stands, I've spoken to him about it just this morning, is he remains positive at the progress that we've seen. Again, he urged both leaders to sit down and talk directly with one another, and they did that. Russia handed over a memorandum of peace, or a peace plan, or a suggestion of one, I understand, to the Ukrainian side. They also agreed upon the exchange of prisoners or hostages from each other's countries. "He remains positive about the progress that we're seeing, but he also is a realist and he realises these are two countries that are at war and have been for a long time because of his predecessor's weakness and incompetence. So he's working hard to solve this conflict. And that's where his mind is right now on it," she added. Russia and Ukraine held a second round of direct talks in Istanbul on Monday. The two nations agreed to swap dead and captured soldiers, The Washington Post reported. However, there was no significant progress towards ending the war or even agreeing to a ceasefire. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, who led the Ukrainian delegation, stated that Russia did not agree to an unconditional ceasefire or a bilateral meeting between the leaders of the two nations. However, both nations agreed to exchange gravely wounded prisoners of war, captives under the age of 25, and the bodies of 6,000 killed soldiers from each side. Umerov also said that Ukraine had proposed holding another round of talks at the end of June. On Monday, a Ukrainian presidential official said that "a certain format" on a presidential level is being discussed, including a meeting between leaders of the US, Russia, Ukraine and Turkiye. He said, "This is crucial for making progress in the negotiation process. We've been telling Russia for a very long time this war must end, and the whole world supports us in that." He stated, "If Russia is serious about ending the war, it will move forward on this. If not, international sanctions must follow." Umerov demanded the return of Ukrainian children taken by Russian forces from occupied territories in Ukraine's east, The Washington Post reported. That point seems to have added tension to the talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the head of the Russian delegation, former culture minister Vladimir Medinsky, accused Ukraine of "putting on a show aimed at compassionate Europeans" in post-meeting remarks. Russia has repeatedly denied that the country forcibly took children from occupied Ukrainian territories, The Washington Post reported. Following the first round of talks between Russia and Ukraine in May, the two nations agreed to exchange memorandums mentioning their respective conditions for ending the conflict. Ukraine presented its proposal before the meeting in Istanbul, while Russia presented its proposal during the talks. Furthermore, on Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, about ending the Ukraine conflict, as both sides prepare for fresh negotiations in Istanbul. The diplomatic contact between Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov came as Ukraine and Russia conducted some of the largest drone attacks since the war began nearly three years ago. Ukraine carried out a significant drone attack on Sunday targeting deep inside Russian territory, destroying dozens of nuclear-capable bombers and other military aircraft.
South China Morning Post
25-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia calls for expansion of Myanmar's post-earthquake ceasefire
Malaysia called on Sunday for the extension and expansion of a post-earthquake ceasefire in Myanmar, as it ramped up calls for the long-awaited implementation of a five-point peace plan. The ruling military junta initially declared a truce in the many-sided civil war after a huge quake in late March killed nearly 3,800 and left tens of thousands homeless. That agreement, which has been extended before, is due to expire at the end of May – though conflict monitors say fighting and junta air strikes have continued throughout. At a meeting of regional foreign ministers on Sunday, Malaysia's Mohamad Hasan 'proposed the extension and expansion of ceasefires beyond the currently affected zones', a statement said. 'We call on the stakeholders in Myanmar to cease hostilities, and to extend and expand the ceasefire, to facilitate the long and difficult path towards recovery, and ease the suffering of the people of Myanmar,' Mohamad said in his opening remarks. The United Nations and independent conflict monitors say the junta has continued its campaign of aerial bombardment despite the ceasefire.
CNA
25-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Malaysia calls for Myanmar truce extension, pushes for peace deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia called on Sunday (May 25) for the extension and expansion of a post-earthquake ceasefire in Myanmar, as it ramped up calls for the long-awaited implementation of a five-point peace plan. The ruling military junta initially declared a truce in the many-sided civil war after a huge quake in late March killed nearly 3,800 and left tens of thousands homeless. That agreement, which has been extended before, is due to expire at the end of May – though conflict monitors say fighting and junta airstrikes have continued throughout. At a meeting of regional foreign ministers on Sunday, Malaysia's Mohamad Hasan "proposed the extension and expansion of ceasefires beyond the currently affected zones", a statement said. "We call on the stakeholders in Myanmar to cease hostilities, and to extend and expand the ceasefire, to facilitate the long and difficult path towards recovery, and ease the suffering of the people of Myanmar," Mohamad said in his opening remarks. The United Nations and independent conflict monitors say the junta has continued its campaign of aerial bombardment despite the ceasefire. Numerous anti-coup and ethnic armed groups have made their own pledges to pause hostilities. However some residents in eastern Myanmar said they have been displaced as anti-coup forces besieged junta-held towns. More than 6,600 people have been killed since the coup, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, and millions displaced. "MYANMAR MUST COMPLY" Malaysia currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with leaders due to meet at a summit in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. The bloc has led so far fruitless diplomatic efforts to end Myanmar's conflict since the junta staged a coup deposing civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. ASEAN has struggled to implement the five-point peace plan agreed by all bloc leaders in April 2021. As a result junta officials have been barred from ASEAN summits over lack of progress on the deal. "One thing for sure that we agreed is that Myanmar's government ... must comply with the five points consensus which they themselves agreed on as one of the signatories," Mohamad said later on Sunday. He stressed two of the most important points were an immediate halt to hostilities, and the appointment of a special envoy to visit Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok in April and urged him to respect the truce. That followed an earlier visit by Mohamad and Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa to Naypyidaw as part of ASEAN's efforts to assess humanitarian needs and aid delivery to those affected by the earthquake. Mohamad told reporters Sunday he would visit Naypyidaw in an ASEAN capacity in June. "We have to explore (the issue) with patience because the warring sections have been against each other for decades," Mohamad said. Myanmar's junta has announced plans to hold an election around the end of the year. But the opposition has urged the public and political parties to boycott any poll organised by the military government.
Malay Mail
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Malaysia urges junta to honour Myanmar peace deal as ceasefire nears expiry
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Malaysia called today for the extension and expansion of a post-earthquake ceasefire in Myanmar, as it ramped up calls for the long-awaited implementation of a five-point peace plan. The ruling military junta initially declared a truce in the many-sided civil war after a huge quake in late March killed nearly 3,800 and left tens of thousands homeless. That agreement, which has been extended before, is due to expire at the end of May -- though conflict monitors say fighting and junta airstrikes have continued throughout. At a meeting of regional foreign ministers today, Malaysia's Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan 'proposed the extension and expansion of ceasefires beyond the currently affected zones', a statement said. 'We call on the stakeholders in Myanmar to cease hostilities, and to extend and expand the ceasefire, to facilitate the long and difficult path towards recovery, and ease the suffering of the people of Myanmar,' Mohamad said in his opening remarks. The United Nations and independent conflict monitors say the junta has continued its campaign of aerial bombardment despite the ceasefire. Numerous anti-coup and ethnic armed groups have made their own pledges to pause hostilities. However some residents in eastern Myanmar said they have been displaced as anti-coup forces besieged junta-held towns. More than 6,600 people have been killed since the coup, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, and millions displaced. 'Myanmar must comply' Malaysia currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the 10-country Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean), with leaders due to meet at a summit in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The bloc has led so far fruitless diplomatic efforts to end Myanmar's conflict since the junta staged a coup deposing civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. Asean has struggled to implement the five-point peace plan agreed by all bloc leaders in April 2021. As a result junta officials have been barred from Asean summits over lack of progress on the deal. 'One thing for sure that we agreed is that Myanmar's government... must comply with the five points consensus which they themselves agreed on as one of the signatories,' Mohamad said later today. He stressed two of the most important points were an immediate halt to hostilities, and the appointment of a special envoy to visit Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok in April and urged him to respect the truce. That followed an earlier visit by Mohamad and Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa to Naypyidaw as part of Asean's efforts to assess humanitarian needs and aid delivery to those affected by the earthquake. Mohamad told reporters today he would visit Naypyidaw in an Asean capacity in June. 'We have to explore (the issue) with patience because the warring sections have been against each other for decades,' Mohamad said. Myanmar's junta has announced plans to hold an election around the end of the year. But the opposition has urged the public and political parties to boycott any poll organised by the military government. Mohamad said today there was 'no point' in having an election if there was only partial participation by the people. — AFP
Arab News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Malaysia calls for Myanmar truce extension, pushes for peace deal
KUALA LAMPUR: Malaysia called Sunday for the extension and expansion of a post-earthquake ceasefire in Myanmar, as it ramped up calls for the long-awaited implementation of a five-point peace ruling military junta initially declared a truce in the many-sided civil war after a huge quake in late March killed nearly 3,800 and left tens of thousands agreement, which has been extended before, is due to expire at the end of May — though conflict monitors say fighting and junta airstrikes have continued a meeting of regional foreign ministers on Sunday, Malaysia's Mohamad Hasan 'proposed the extension and expansion of ceasefires beyond the currently affected zones,' a statement said.'We call on the stakeholders in Myanmar to cease hostilities, and to extend and expand the ceasefire, to facilitate the long and difficult path toward recovery, and ease the suffering of the people of Myanmar,' Mohamad said in his opening United Nations and independent conflict monitors say the junta has continued its campaign of aerial bombardment despite the anti-coup and ethnic armed groups have made their own pledges to pause some residents in eastern Myanmar said they have been displaced as anti-coup forces besieged junta-held than 6,600 people have been killed since the coup, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, and millions currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with leaders due to meet at a summit in Kuala Lumpur on bloc has led so far fruitless diplomatic efforts to end Myanmar's conflict since the junta staged a coup deposing civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in February has struggled to implement the five-point peace plan agreed by all bloc leaders in April a result junta officials have been barred from ASEAN summits over lack of progress on the deal.'One thing for sure that we agreed is that Myanmar's government... must comply with the five points consensus which they themselves agreed on as one of the signatories,' Mohamad said later on stressed two of the most important points were an immediate halt to hostilities, and the appointment of a special envoy to visit Myanmar's capital Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok in April and urged him to respect the followed an earlier visit by Mohamad and Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa to Naypyidaw as part of ASEAN's efforts to assess humanitarian needs and aid delivery to those affected by the told reporters Sunday he would visit Naypyidaw in an ASEAN capacity in June.'We have to explore (the issue) with patience because the warring sections have been against each other for decades,' Mohamad junta has announced plans to hold an election around the end of the the opposition has urged the public and political parties to boycott any poll organized by the military said Sunday there was 'no point' in having an election if there was only partial participation by the people.
