Kremlin signals no breakthrough after Ukraine talks with US envoy
Moscow – Five hours of negotiations between President Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff regarding a potential peace plan for Ukraine concluded today without a compromise, Russian officials stated. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described the meeting as “productive and useful” but confirmed no agreement was reached concerning Ukrainian territory.
The talks represent a notable, though currently stalled, effort to find diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. The outcome underscores the deep divisions remaining between Russia and the united States on the future of Ukraine, despite continued dialog.This advancement comes as the conflict enters its [insert current phase/length of conflict], impacting global stability and energy markets.
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