Why Russia keeps playing games in Ukraine peace talks

Why Russia keeps playing games in Ukraine peace talks

The second day of Ukraine–Russia talks in Geneva, Switzerland, ended after just two hours Wednesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of trying to “drag out” negotiations. Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky called the discussions “difficult, but businesslike.” The White House said “meaningful progress” had been made. Another round of talks, officials assured, would follow. The problem? The outcome of the next talks …

Ukraine peace talks with Russia and US fall apart in less than two hours

Hopes of a Ukraine peace deal appeared as far away as ever on Wednesday, when crunch talks with Moscow and Washington ended in less than two hours.