Putin perceives he is winning the war in Ukraine, making him resistant to US sanctions. US envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow is critical as the White House has set a deadline for a peace deal. President Trump has warned of sanctions if no ceasefire occurs, though specific actions remain unclear. Kremlin representatives find Witkoff's talks significant. Previous peace negotiations in Istanbul have been unsuccessful, complicating diplomatic efforts further as Putin maintains his demands for peace, while rejecting ceasefire calls.
President Trump has warned of sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not agreed upon by Friday, signaling the urgency of negotiations.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that the discussions with US envoy Witkoff are deemed important, substantive, and very useful for future negotiations.
Despite US pressure and potential sanctions, Putin seems resolute in his approach, believing the military efforts are yielding positive results for Russia.
Peace talks in Istanbul have repeatedly failed, underscoring difficulties in reaching a consensus between Russia and Ukraine regarding a ceasefire.
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