Europe and Ukraine get a boost in peace talks, but Putin is playing for time
At the airport in a freezing Moscow, the billionaire property developer and one of President Donald Trump’s top envoys, Steve Witkoff, fielded a brief question from a CNN team that had been ushered onto the tarmac. Yes, there had been “progress” at the talks that day with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Witkoff answered. “This is … The post Europe and Ukraine get a boost in peace talks, but…
In Moscow, billionaire Steve Witkoff, a top advisor to President Donald Trump, reported "progress" after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Witkoff, along with Jared Kushner, son-in-law to Trump, convinced Putin to allow Europe a seat at the negotiating table. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his appreciation for the change, emphasizing that Europe's presence is crucial for their security and prosperity.
Despite European skepticism about Russia's commitment to peace, they see the addition of European influence as a significant step. The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, highlights that Europe has been financially supporting Ukraine and imposing sanctions. The composition of the European delegation remains a topic of internal debate, with the European Council President stating that the team will consist of EU institutions and E5 nations - France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK.
While the inclusion of European negotiators is welcomed in Ukraine and Europe, it may not quickly end the five-year conflict, which has caused immense loss of life.
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