First Russia-Ukraine peace talks in nine months begin

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The talks represent the most significant diplomatic opening in months, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys pushing for a broad settlement that could address Ukraine’s security and Europe’s postwar framework. Ukraine is simultaneously asking Washington to accelerate interceptor deliveries and maintain pressure on Moscow, while proposing possible ceasefires covering energy facilities and the Black Sea. Ukrainian officials remain cautious about progress, and Russia has yet to respond positively to those proposals.

Sources: Reuters