Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Difficult’ peace talks end in under two hours after Zelensky slams ‘unfair’ Trump
Ukraine peace talks end abruptly as Zelensky criticises Trump
- Peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded abruptly after two hours on Wednesday, following a "very tense" initial session.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the latest discussions as "difficult" but confirmed an agreement to continue future talks, noting differing positions between Kyiv and Moscow.
- Rustem Umerov, head of Kyiv’s delegation, expressed confidence that the talks were "substantive" and showed "progress", reiterating Ukraine's goal for a just and sustainable peace.
- Humanitarian issues, including the exchange of prisoners of war and the release of civilians, were a key focus during Wednesday's session.
- Zelensky criticised Donald Trump for publicly urging Ukraine to make concessions, rather than Russia, particularly concerning the Donbas region.
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