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London talks aimed at securing a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia have been downgraded and will no longer include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff.

The US state department blamed logistical reasons, but it was clear the decision was last-minute and left the Foreign Office wrongfooted.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out recognising occupied Crimea as Russian territory, after reports suggested this was being considered by the US and the Kremlin. "Ukraine does not legally recognise the occupation of Crimea. There's nothing to talk about," said Zelensky.

Ukraine's ministry of strategic industries said it was "naïve" to expect Ukraine to change its position on "non-negotiable" issues such as Crimea.

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[–] nesc@lemmy.cafe 111 points 2 months ago

So US done nothing except re-iterate r*ssian demands in these 'negotiations' and they are having a tantrum now. Lol.

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago (1 children)

There is growing speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its invasion along current front lines in return for significant concessions.

Well, obviously. If the US isn't already in cahoots with Russia and are just that dumb, there's a good chance they'll continue being dumb by throwing them a much needed line.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 19 points 2 months ago

What did anyone expect when we elected a traitor and a demented rapist?

[–] DandomRude@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

Never mind. Russia is calling the shots on their side anyway.

[–] Damage@feddit.it -3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Europe now in a proxy war with the US?

[–] realitista@lemm.ee 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

US in a cold war with the entire planet except Russia.