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Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine for showing 'zero gratitude' towards U.S. efforts to facilitate a peace plan amid ongoing international negotiations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that a deal to end the war is unlikely to be reached by the Thursday deadline, as Ukrainian officials engage in talks with European security representatives in Geneva.

Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine has shown 'zero gratitude' for U.S. efforts to facilitate a peace plan amid ongoing international negotiations in Switzerland. The discussions involve a controversial draft that reportedly includes significant concessions from Ukraine to Russia, raising concerns about the implications for Ukrainian sovereignty.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the G20 summit in Johannesburg by rejecting a US proposal for him to hand over to a junior official for the next meeting in Florida. The summit, which was presented as a success for multilateralism, faced controversy due to the US boycott, which cited claims of discrimination against the Afrikaner minority in South Africa.

Hamas has accused Israel of fabricating claims regarding the end of a ceasefire, following reports that the militant group communicated to the US that the truce was over. This accusation comes amid ongoing violence and airstrikes in Gaza, which have resulted in numerous casualties and heightened tensions in the region.

US President Donald Trump has stated that the proposed plan to end the Ukraine war is not his 'final offer' for Kyiv, with security officials scheduled to meet in Geneva to discuss the situation further. The plan reportedly includes significant concessions from Ukraine to Russia, raising concerns about its implications for Ukrainian sovereignty.

At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Western leaders expressed that the US peace plan for Ukraine requires significant revisions, with French President Macron warning that the G20 risks losing its relevance. The plan, which includes concessions to Russia, has been met with skepticism from European leaders, highlighting the complexities of achieving peace in the region.

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of at least 24 Palestinians, escalating violence amid a fragile ceasefire that was brokered by the United States. The attacks have instilled fear among the Palestinian population as the conflict continues to unfold despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation.

World leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa adopted a new declaration, marking a departure from traditional protocols, despite the boycott by the United States. This summit is significant as it is the first G20 meeting held on African soil, highlighting the continent's growing role in global governance.