Ukrainian MP claims Putin has no interest in ending war amid US‑Russia peace talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday that recent weekend talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials have yielded progress and could pave the way for a revival of three‑way peace negotiations aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. The discussions, which involved representatives from Washington, Kyiv and Moscow, were described by the envoy as constructive, with both sides reportedly showing a willingness to explore diplomatic pathways that have been stalled for months.

Ukrainian parliamentarian Lisa Yasko expressed skepticism about the initiative, stating that “we don’t trust these talks” and criticizing the U.S. delegation’s approach toward President Vladimir Putin as “disgraceful.” Yasko’s remarks underscore lingering doubts within Kyiv regarding the credibility of the proposed talks and highlight the challenges facing any prospective diplomatic settlement. The contrasting positions of the United States and Ukrainian officials suggest that further negotiations will need to address trust issues before a viable peace framework can be established.