US-Putin talks 'productive' but no breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the possibility of making serious compromises to end the war in Ukraine, as evidenced by a significant drone attack launched by Moscow shortly after rejecting a U.S. peace proposal. This escalation underscores the ongoing conflict and the challenges in achieving a diplomatic resolution.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's five-hour meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner concluded without a breakthrough on the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as territorial disputes remain unresolved despite what were described as 'constructive' discussions.

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A five-hour meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, along with Jared Kushner, concluded without a breakthrough in peace negotiations regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite discussions, key territorial disputes remain unresolved, highlighting the challenges in reaching a consensus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India for a summit focused on enhancing economic, defense, and energy relations, amidst ongoing U.S. sanctions and the war in Ukraine. This visit underscores India's strategy to navigate its ties with both Moscow and Washington while securing discounted Russian oil imports.

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace negotiations following a five-hour meeting with U.S. envoys, which yielded no significant breakthroughs. The discussions were intended to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine but ended without resolution on key issues, particularly territorial disputes.