Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia appears to ‘more inclined’ to reach a ceasefire deal with his country after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow.
The Kremlin described the discussion as ‘constructive’ despite its omission of any concessions to Ukraine ahead of a US-imposed deadline to reach a truce.
The Ukrainian leader thanked European allies and US President Donald Trump for applying pressure on Russia but warned of the possibility of Russian deception.
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