Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia disagrees with parts of a U.S. plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Talks with U.S. representatives did not lead to an agreement, with major differences remaining over Ukrainian territories controlled by Russian forces and security assurances for Ukraine.
Key Facts
- President Vladimir Putin said Russia disagrees with parts of the U.S. plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Disagreements include the fate of Ukrainian territories taken by Russia and security guarantees for Ukraine.
- President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, led talks in Moscow and will meet with Ukraine's negotiators in Florida.
- Putin noted the need for Ukrainian troops to withdraw from the eastern Donbas region.
- No compromise was reached during the Kremlin talks, according to Putin's adviser Yuri Ushakov.
- Ukrainian leaders demand firm security guarantees and refuse to cede territory.
- The U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators reported creating a new peace framework but gave no details.
- European leaders expressed concerns about the U.S. plan potentially betraying Ukraine.
