Geopolitical Tensions Diplomacy

The ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine remain major concerns. Israel's plan to take military control of Gaza City has drawn widespread international condemnation, including from the UN and countries like Turkey and Germany. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening, with warnings from the UN of rising malnutrition deaths due to an aid blockade.

A planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska is generating significant attention. The meeting is set to focus on the war in Ukraine, with European leaders and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy emphasizing that any peace deal cannot be made without Ukraine's involvement or lead to the ceding of Ukrainian territory.

A peace deal has been signed between Azerbaijan and Armenia, creating a new transit corridor. However, Iran has voiced opposition to the plan, which it says may harm its interests.