"KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough. The Russian leader "should end the bluster and the bloodshed and be ready to come to the table and to support a just and lasting peace," said U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Putin to "stop wasting the world's time.""
"The remarks reflect the high tensions and gaping gulf that remain between Russia on one side and Ukraine and its European allies on the other over how to end a war that Moscow started when it invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago. A day earlier, Putin accused the Europeans of sabotaging the U.S.-led peace efforts - and warned that, if provoked, Russia would be ready for war with Europe."
Five hours of Kremlin talks between Putin and U.S. envoys produced no breakthrough, prompting accusations that Putin feigned interest in peace efforts. U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for an end to "bluster and the bloodshed" and urged readiness to support a just, lasting peace; Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Putin to "stop wasting the world's time." Putin accused Europeans of sabotaging U.S.-led peace efforts and warned Russia would be ready for war with Europe if provoked. European leaders worry a Russia-favorable settlement would embolden further threats and incursions. The trajectory of talks depends on U.S. pressure on Russia or Ukraine to make concessions.
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