Why is Putin asking for Ukraine-Russia peace talks now? - The Independent
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- Putin declared Russia 'ready for peace talks' on Ukraine while simultaneously signaling frustration with Trump over a shift in the US approach to the war
- Russia's government said the US understands 'you can't mediate in war while supporting one side,' framing Washington's backing of Kyiv as incompatible with neutral mediation
Why it matters: Putin's peace talk overture, paired with his public questioning of US credibility as a mediator, suggests Moscow is using the diplomatic opening to constrain Washington's role rather than negotiate in good faith. The visible souring on Trump adds friction to the administration's peace effort at a moment when both sides are trading public statements about possible negotiations.
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