In Paris, US envoy Steve Witkoff and diplomat Marco Rubio will engage European counterparts, including Ukraine's officials, in discussions focused on ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meetings, seen as significant for transatlantic relations since February, will emphasize urging the US to apply greater pressure on Russia for an unconditional ceasefire. Recent attacks in Ukraine highlight the urgent need for discussions, and Witkoff's involvement also includes insights from his recent meeting with Putin. European leaders stress the importance of these talks for regional security.
We want the US to use a bit more stick. European diplomats are urging the US to increase pressure on Russia for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine.
We are working on important issues for the security of Ukraine and the whole of Europe, stressed Ukrainian President Zelensky's chief of staff amid ongoing discussions in Paris.
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