Zelensky visits Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks

Turkey will host the Cop31 climate conference in Antalya in November 2026 after Australia abandoned its bid to hold the event in Adelaide. This decision follows a three-year campaign by the Australian government. Independent sources confirmed the location to The Guardian.

Turkey will host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (Cop31) after Australia withdrew its bid to hold the event. Meanwhile, Indonesia's Mount Semeru has erupted, leading to evacuations due to the volcanic activity. The eruption has raised concerns about safety and environmental impacts in the region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Turkey's president and is scheduled to meet US Army officials in Kyiv later this week. Reports indicate that Washington is secretly exploring peace conditions with Russia. Angela Diffley of France 24 welcomed Scott Lucas, a Professor of American Studies & International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin, for in-depth analysis.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Turkey to discuss reviving peace efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. Meanwhile, Axios reports that the Trump administration is secretly collaborating with Russia to draft a new 28-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict. Dr. Alexandra Filippenko, a political analyst, provides insights into the situation.

A large Russian drone and missile barrage on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil killed at least 25 people, including three children, according to authorities. This attack occurred as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Turkey seeking diplomatic support against Russia's invasion.

Ukraine is on high alert following a night of Russian bombardment that resulted in at least 20 fatalities in Ternopil and over 40 injuries in the Kharkiv region. These large-scale strikes coincide with President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Turkey aimed at reviving peace negotiations with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on Wednesday for discussions aimed at reviving peace efforts to resolve the ongoing war with Russia. His top aide indicated that there is uncertainty regarding the attendance of US special envoy Steve Witkoff at these talks.

Bonn, Germany, faces uncertainty as Turkey and Australia remain in a deadlock over hosting the Cop31 climate summit. If an agreement is not reached, the rights to host will revert to a third country. United Nations officials express growing concern over the situation, which could impact the city's reputation and responsibilities.