Europeans accuse Putin of faking interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin is accused by Ukrainian and European officials of faking peace efforts after talks with U.S. envoys yielded no breakthrough. European NATO countries pledged increased military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict and drone attacks.

Key Points
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys but no agreement was reached on Ukraine territory.
  • European officials accuse Putin of insincere peace efforts and call for a ceasefire.
  • NATO countries pledged continued and increased military aid to Ukraine to maintain pressure on Russia.
  • Recent drone attacks killed civilians in Ukraine, underscoring ongoing conflict severity.
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