At the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, nearly 200 nations reached a landmark decision to transition away from fossil fuels—a first in history. This pivotal moment occurred during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), uniting world leaders and delegates in Dubai, UAE, the host city.

After extensive negotiations, an agreement was achieved, heralding a shift from fossil fuels. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, confirmed the consensus among ministers representing approximately 200 nations, endorsing the agreement’s call for a departure from fossil fuel reliance.

Outlined in the UAE-published draft, the agreement advocates for an equitable, methodical transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems. It emphasizes urgent actions in this decade to achieve a net-zero status by 2050, aligning with scientific recommendations. Notably, the text urges expediting the phase-out of coal energy, tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, and doubling the annual energy efficiency rate.

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Zelensky Urges Sanctions if Istanbul Talks Fail

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At a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with leaders from the Bucharest Nine and Nordic countries to discuss support for Ukraine and the upcoming NATO Summit.

Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s readiness for peace talks in Istanbul, calling for a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and the return of abducted children. He warned that if no progress is made, new sanctions on Russia must follow. “The 18th EU sanctions package and strong US sanctions—especially those promised by President Trump—must be implemented immediately,” he said.

Referring to Ukraine’s recent “Spider Web” strike on Russian air assets, Zelensky urged NATO to increase pressure on Moscow. “The more losses Russia suffers, the closer it moves to diplomacy,” he said.

NATO’s Mark Rutte stated that the alliance’s eastern flank is now “longer and stronger than ever,” with added troops and expanded defense initiatives in response to the threat from Russia.

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