Diplomatic Stalemate: US-Russia Peace Talks Yield No Breakthrough Amid Putin's War Warnings to Europe
US-Russia talks on Ukraine peace ended without breakthrough. Putin accused Europe of sabotaging peace and warned of war, while NATO nations expressed impatience.
Trump Envoys Meet with Putin in Moscow
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Key negotiators in the talks to end the war in Ukraine
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Overview
- Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a revised 20-item peace plan for Ukraine.
- Russian and American talks on a Ukraine peace deal concluded without breakthrough or compromise, with both sides agreeing not to disclose specific details.
- President Putin criticized European governments for hindering and sabotaging peace negotiations, warning that Russia is prepared for war if provoked by "unacceptable demands".
- European NATO countries in Brussels expressed impatience with Moscow, accusing Putin of insincere interest in peace talks and noting Russia's unwillingness to make concessions.
- Amid diplomatic efforts, the conflict persists with Russia claiming Pokrovsk in Eastern Donetsk, denied by Ukraine, and a Russian tanker reporting a drone attack off Turkey.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the Ukraine peace talks as stalled, emphasizing Russia's unyielding "hard-line demands" and the lack of a "breakthrough." They highlight Ukraine's vulnerable position, facing a "dire manpower crisis," and underscore the controversial nature of the U.S. peace plan, which was "widely deemed as capitulating to Russia." This collective narrative suggests significant obstacles to a resolution.
"Ukrainian and European officials on Wednesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of faking interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no signs of a breakthrough, although negotiations were expected to continue."
Associated Press"And so, regardless of how many gourmet meals or exotic meat pies Witkoff enjoys in Moscow, the war is virtually certain to continue into 2026."
The Bulwark"Five hours of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's senior negotiator appear to have failed to produce a breakthrough on securing a Ukraine peace deal."
BBC News"Ushakov said that Moscow was given four more documents in addition to the original 28-point plan the Trump administration presented last month, but did not elaborate on what those documents contained."
CBS News"Even before Tuesday’s high-stakes meeting between US negotiators and Russia’s leader concluded in Moscow, the consensus was that Vladimir Putin would not compromise enough to end the Ukraine war."
Semafor"U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is intensifying."
Associated Press"Putin has never hidden his hard-line demands."
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FAQ
The main obstacles included disagreement over territorial control in Ukraine and Russia rejecting proposals it deemed unacceptable, which blocked progress on the peace plan.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, acting as US envoys, met with President Putin in Moscow to present a revised peace plan and negotiate terms for ending the conflict in Ukraine.
European NATO countries expressed impatience, accusing Russia of insincere interest in peace talks and highlighting Moscow's unwillingness to make meaningful concessions.
President Putin warned that Russia is prepared for war if provoked by what he called "unacceptable demands," blaming European governments for sabotaging the peace process.
During the talks, Russia claimed control of Pokrovsk in Eastern Donetsk, which Ukraine denied, and a Russian tanker reported a drone attack off the coast of Turkey, indicating ongoing hostilities.
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