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Stop wasting world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow
Bbc.com and 2 more
- Ukraine demands a concrete, progress-linked path to peace in Moscow talks, warning that stalled negotiations waste time and bloodshed on both sides.
- Western leaders insist any peace deal must strengthen Ukraine’s negotiating position to deter renewed Russian aggression.
- The U.S. signals openness to resuming talks, with Kyiv and Washington re-evaluating negotiating positions as the war persists.
- Moscow signals willingness to engage with the Americans while noting some proposals require further discussion.
- No final settlement yet; deep, persistent points of contention remain between Moscow and Kyiv.
- The battlefield dynamics continue to shape Moscow’s leverage ahead of talks, with recent gains boosting Russia’s position.
- Europe advances energy policy discussions to curb dependence on Russian gas, reviewing long-term contracts from 2027–2029.
- Belgium’s frozen Russian assets discussions influence Ukraine funding, with options for reparations loans or international borrowing.
- ECB opposes using a reparations backstop, highlighting legal and financial constraints on Ukraine funding plans.
- Allied leaders discuss sanctions, naval deployments, and aid to sustain Ukraine while maintaining pressure on Moscow.
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