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Tensions between US and Ukraine rise after peace talks with Russia end abruptly

‘Difficult’ Russia-Ukraine peace talks end in under two hours
  • The White House has criticised Volodymyr Zelensky after he accused the US of exerting undue pressure on Kyiv to end the war.
  • Zelensky stated that Trump's insistence on Ukraine compromising was 'not fair' ahead of trilateral talks in Geneva.
  • White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt defended Trump, asserting he believes the conflict is 'very unfair' for Russians, Ukrainians, and American taxpayers.
  • The Geneva talks concluded abruptly after just two hours, with Zelensky expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of progress on 'sensitive political matters'.
  • Both sides have indicated a willingness to continue peace talks in the future, although no specific timeline or location has been established.
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