President Vladimir Putin is reportedly demanding Russia's control over four Ukrainian regions as a precondition for any peace agreement, despite US efforts to broker a ceasefire.
The US, under President Donald Trump, has been actively trying to negotiate a ceasefire and end the war in Ukraine. However, a lack of progress in talks and Putin's demands are causing frustration within the White House.
Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, engaged in extensive discussions with Putin to persuade him to agree to a ceasefire based on the current frontline positions, but these efforts have yet to yield a breakthrough.
President Vladimir Putin is insisting that Russia must take control of four regions of Ukraine it doesn’t fully occupy as part of any agreement to end his war, according to three people in Moscow familiar with the matter.
The demand deals a blow to US President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a ceasefire and a permanent end to the war, amid mounting frustration in the White House about a lack of progress in negotiations.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff sought to persuade Putin that Russia should agree to a ceasefire that halts fighting along the current frontlines during lengthy talks ...
Skip the extension — just come straight here.
We’ve built a fast, permanent tool you can bookmark and use anytime.
Go To Paywall Unblock Tool