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Day: January 19, 2026
Director of the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), PhD in History, Farhad Guliyev, has met with Professor Şaban Doğan, head of the Turkish Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage under the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Burcu Bilir, an archaeologist and member of the Climate Action Union affiliated with the same ministry, Azernews reports.
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ukraine ceasefire proposal
Recent Ukraine ceasefire proposals center on robust, U.S.-backed security guarantees for Kyiv post-ceasefire, involving multinational forces, a U.S.-led monitoring mechanism (drones, satellites), and commitments to support Ukraine against future attacks, following progress at a January 2026 Paris summit; however, Russia’s response to these strong security frameworks remains uncertain, though Ukraine pushes for full Russian withdrawal and restored 2014 borders as key conditions, as outlined in President Zelenskyy’s earlier 10-point plan. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Components of Recent Proposals:US-Led Monitoring: A system using drones, sensors, and satellites to monitor any ceasefire, with U.S. involvement.
Robust Security Guarantees: Binding commitments from allies (UK, France, etc.) to provide military aid, training, and support to deter future Russian aggression, potentially including multinational forces on Ukrainian soil.
Military Hubs & Weapon Production: UK and France plan to establish military facilities in Ukraine to support its defense.
Zelenskyy’s 10-Point Plan (from 2022): Calls for ceasefire, Russian troop withdrawal, border restoration (pre-2014), prisoner release, and return of deported children. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]Current Status & Hurdles:
Progress: Allies made significant progress in Paris on security frameworks, with strong backing from the U.S. (including envoys for President Trump).
Russian Stance: Moscow has not yet shown willingness to accept deals with these security guarantees, having previously rejected NATO members having troops in Ukraine.
Key Sticking Points: Territorial issues (like Crimea and Donbas) and the extent of Russian concessions remain major obstacles. [1, 2, 3, 9, 10]Overall Goal: To create a framework where a ceasefire can be implemented with strong deterrents against renewed Russian attacks, ensuring Ukraine’s long-term security. [3, 9]
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[1] ksl.com/article/51429458/us-…
[2] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_…
[3] adn.com/nation-world/2026/01…
[4] npr.org/2026/01/06/g-s1-1047…
[5] abcnews.go.com/International…
[6] consilium.europa.eu/en/press…
[7] rferl.org/a/ukraine-allies-r…
[8] wsj.com/world/europe/u-k-and…
[9] reuters.com/business/aerospa…
[10] bbc.com/news/articles/cjrjq2…– Google Search google.com/search?q=ukraine+…
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Mbappe calls on fans to back Vinicius Jr amid Real Madrid’s struggles https://t.co/5ILCaLz5V3 https://t.co/5ILCaLz5V3
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Ugandan authorities partially restored internet services after 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term to extend his rule into a fifth decade with a landslide victory rejected by the opposition https://t.co/aVaU6ajCkO pic.twitter.com/xenOGr9su8
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