Ukraine and Hungary reach deal on 10 of 11 demands tied to Kyiv's EU accession path, RBC-Ukraine reports. Hungary agrees to open first negotiation cluster; minority representation in parliament remains unresolved.

Zelensky says he had 'positive' talks with Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner on Ukraine war, as European leaders back proposed meeting with Putin for ceasefire.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a positive conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Monday, signalling renewed efforts to advance diplomacy over the war with Russia. The call came as European leaders backed a proposed meeting between Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to seek a ceasefire.

Lebanese president makes rare direct appeal to Israel to negotiate end to war

The Lebanese president made a rare direct appeal to the Israeli government and its people to come to the negotiating table to end the war.

Macron plans to invite China to online G7 meeting to tackle global trade imbalances, Politico reports, citing officials. Phone call expected Thursday before next week's summit.

French Emmanuel Macron plans to invite China to an online G7 meeting to address global trade imbalances, Politico reports citing informed sources among officials. According to two of four sources, a phone call will take place on Thursday ahead of the G7 leaders' summit next week.

Xi, Georgian president announce upgrade of ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Chinese Xi Jinping and Georgian President announce upgrade of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.