Putin Blames European Allies for Stalling Ukraine Peace Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused key European nations of obstructing peace efforts in Ukraine. He made the statement on Tuesday, just before meeting with a special envoy from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, held discussions with Putin at the Kremlin. Their talks focused on the ongoing war. Putin claimed that America's European allies are interfering in negotiations. He did not name specific countries or provide evidence for his allegation. The private meeting with the U.S. delegates occurred during a visit not officially sanctioned by the current Biden administration. The outcome of their discussions remains unclear.