Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stall in Abu Dhabi Due to Schedule Conflict

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Russia’s Kremlin announced on Sunday that the scheduled security talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this weekend have been postponed due to scheduling reasons. According to Kremlin sources, the next round of trilateral talks under American mediation will take place on February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. Kremlin officials stated that Russia and Ukraine have made some progress on certain issues, but significant differences still persist on more complex matters. The details of the previous round of talks between Russian and American officials will not be disclosed by Kremlin sources. Meanwhile, Kremlin officials also addressed the situation in Iran, stating that Russia is making efforts to reduce tensions in the region. Kremlin officials emphasized that Russia has been actively working to reduce tensions in the region, having offered cooperation or restraint on Iran’s enriched uranium several years ago. US President Trump released a statement on social media following a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Wietkoff will meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul on Friday, while US officials revealed that Emirati Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimi stated that the governance of Gaza should be Palestinian. Israel reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt after two years, allowing a limited number of Palestinians to enter Gaza on foot. Iranian officials arrested four foreign nationals accused of involvement in last month’s unrest. India increased its defense budget by 15% amid concerns of growing military aggression. A 32-year-old programmer in China suddenly quit his job due to excessive workload. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has reignited concerns and debates about the singularity. Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ali Reza Enayati stated that certain forces want to destabilize the region and waste its resources. US President Trump declared new documents to be proof of innocence. A Chinese court stated that the suspects had ties to a militant group in Myanmar’s Kokang region. A bizarre incident in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh came to light, where a momo vendor lured a 7th-grade student into selling him 85 lakh worth of jewelry. Israel announced that it would reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on a limited and experimental basis, allowing only pedestrian traffic, with the aim of transferring severely ill and injured Palestinians to Egypt for medical treatment. After the new law, Afghan women and refugees are in greater danger: a US publication. A 9-year-old marriage in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh ended just a few weeks after it began. The price of gold plummeted in the global market. There is a possibility that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, will be transferred to the federal government, according to sources. Smuggling of various items, including oil, is common in Balochistan, and the government is taking strict measures to curb it: Minister of Defense. Federal Minister for Communications and Narcotics, Ali Muhammad Khan, apologized to PPP Senator Palwasha Khan in the Senate. US President Trump released a statement on social media following a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian filmmaker Shazia Iqbal has made her Instagram account private after facing criticism for calling the film “Dharaender” erotic and immoral. The Standing Committee on Trade in the Senate grilled US imports, barter trade, and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) performance.