US envoy Steve Witk meets with Putin as Trump urges Russia to move forward on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Image: India Today.
(The Post News)– United States envoy Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg for over four hours to discuss aspects of a Ukrainian settlement. This was Witkoff’s third meeting with Putin this year.
Kellogg is disputing a newspaper article that quoted him as suggesting Ukraine be divided, with Russian forces staying in the east and British and French troops controlling the west. Kellogg claims the article misrepresented his words, explaining that he was actually talking about a post-ceasefire force to support Ukraine’s sovereignty, not partitioning the country. He took to social media to clarify his position, emphasizing that he was not advocating for dividing Ukraine. The controversy comes amid ongoing discussions about the conflict in Ukraine, with the US and other countries working towards finding a resolution.
Kellogg is disputing a report that claimed he proposed partitioning Ukraine, with Russian forces controlling the eastern part and Western troops controlling the western part. Kellogg says the report misrepresented his words and that he was actually discussing a post-ceasefire force to support Ukraine’s sovereignty. Meanwhile, European nations have pledged significant military aid to Ukraine, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of prolonging the war.
European nations have pledged €21 billion in military aid to Ukraine, with defense ministers noting no signs of an end to the war. Meanwhile, Witkoff had a meeting with Vladimir Putin, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed skepticism about potential breakthroughs in the peace talks. President Zelensky accused Russia of prolonging the war and claimed that hundreds of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces. Zelensky also urged for more air defense systems to protect Ukraine’s cities and lives, stating that Ukraine is willing to purchase additional systems.
Zelensky is calling for more air defense systems to protect his country from Russian attacks. He met with US politicians and emphasized that Ukraine is ready to buy these systems. Zelensky believes strong weapons are key to protecting Ukraine.