Putin tells Trump peace talks are unlikely, cites Ukraine drone attacks
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump that peace talks with Ukraine are unlikely to restart soon because of recent drone attacks on Moscow during Russia’s elections. President Trump announced a diesel fuel deal with Russia, which Ukraine and some U.S. lawmakers criticized.Key Facts
- Putin said drone attacks on Moscow during Russia’s parliamentary elections have delayed peace talks with Ukraine.
- Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have been involved in talks to try to end the war in Ukraine.
- Putin mentioned Russia is ready to resume talks after the elections but the attacks made it unlikely for now.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the war is stuck and the U.S. will keep working for a peace deal.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for trilateral talks with the U.S. and Russia this month.
- President Trump announced a deal for Russia to deliver over 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to the U.S. and the world.
- Ukraine and European countries criticized the diesel deal, saying it helps Russia fund the war.
- The UK promised to continue applying strong sanctions on Russia despite the fuel agreement.
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