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Russia Says Trump and Putin's Drive for Ukraine Peace 'Exhausted'

Russia Says Trump and Putin's Drive for Ukraine Peace 'Exhausted'

Summary

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that the efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, initiated by President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, have largely stalled. He blamed Europe's actions for the lack of progress. This was after Trump and Putin had discussions in Alaska aiming for peace in Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • Ryabkov is a Russian deputy foreign minister.
  • A meeting between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska aimed to promote peace in Ukraine.
  • Ryabkov claimed that the energy behind these peace efforts is now "largely exhausted."
  • He placed blame on European countries for obstructing the peace process.
  • Trump had been using diplomatic means to try to end the conflict in Ukraine.
  • Trump faces the decision on whether to pressure Russia with sanctions or provide Ukraine with advanced weaponry.
  • The ongoing conflict involves Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • The news was reported by the official Russian news agency, TASS.

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