European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas conveyed a lack of trust in Russia after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite a temporary agreement to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Kallas pointed out that Russia seems unwilling to make concessions. Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism for ongoing talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, concerning a ceasefire. However, it remains uncertain whether Ukraine will participate, and discussions of Russia’s conditions on Ukrainian armament continue to complicate negotiations.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Moscow cannot be trusted, emphasizing that Russia does not want to make concessions despite Trump's proposals.
US envoy Steve Witkoff mentioned that US-Russia talks will continue, with a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, discussing a potential Black Sea ceasefire agreement.
Witkoff remarked on the uncertain invitation for Ukraine to Jeddah talks, indicating that while negotiations may progress, the details remain vague.
There was a constructive response from Putin to Trump’s proposals according to the Russian readout, but concerns over Ukraine's rearmament during the ceasefire persist.
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