Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. negotiators have reportedly failed to make significant progress toward a Ukraine peace agreement. While Moscow described the talks as “constructive,” officials acknowledged that no compromise was reached regarding territorial concessions for Ukraine. The Kremlin, however, rejected claims that Putin outright dismissed the U.S. peace proposals.
The developments come as NATO foreign ministers convene in Brussels to review the ongoing peace efforts and discuss strategies for supporting Ukraine amid the protracted conflict. The meeting is seen as a key moment for the alliance to coordinate its response and assess the evolving security situation in Europe.
In related news, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU has reached a provisional agreement to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027. This move is part of broader efforts to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian energy, which remains a significant source of revenue for Moscow.
Earlier, Putin described Europe’s calls for a resolution to the war in Ukraine as “not acceptable,” adding: “We are not going to fight with Europe, but if Europe wants to fight with us, we are ready right now.” His remarks underline the tense standoff between Moscow and Western powers over the conflict.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the draft peace plan, noting that certain elements “still need to be worked out,” but emphasized that “now more than ever, there is a chance to end this war.”
