‘Putin rarely to be trusted’: Why world leaders are concerned even as Russia-Ukraine war paces towards a truce
A high-level meeting in Washington on Monday saw European leaders caution against premature optimism over a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal, even as US President Donald Trump initiated steps for direct talks between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
New Delhi: European leaders attending talks in Washington on Monday shed light on the fact that any peace deal must preserve Ukraineโs sovereignty and military capability. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that no part of the discussions involved Ukraine surrendering territory and underlined the need for an โunlimitedโ Ukrainian army capable of defending itself. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz likened Russiaโs demand that…