Trump's embrace of Putin after call leaves Europe and Ukraine behind
Briefly

Following a phone call between President Trump and President Putin, the Kremlin indicated that peace negotiations would be lengthy and challenging, as they continue facing Ukraine. Trump's failure to demand that Russia halt its attacks as a condition for negotiations has shifted the dynamic, allowing Moscow to add complexities like drafting peace treatises. Existing hard conditions from Russia include restrictions on Ukraine's military capacity, which remains unacceptable to Kyiv, ensuring continued hostilities amid stalled negotiations.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that peace talks would be prolonged and complex, suggesting Russia will continue to fight until Ukraine meets its demands.
After a phone call with Putin, Trump did not insist on Russia ceasing hostilities, which has shifted the peace negotiation dynamics toward a lengthy and arduous process.
Read at The Washington Post
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