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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Arpan Rai,Tara Cobham and Jane Dalton

US threatens to pull pin on Ukraine peace talks

  • The US has warned it might abandon Russia-Ukraine peace talks if no progress is made within the coming days.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump has many other priorities worldwide and may soon move on.
  • A reported US peace proposal suggests allowing Russia to retain occupied territories, as well as the US dropping its sanctions on the country.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says progress on a peace settlement has already been made. He says Moscow remains open to dialogue with Washington but contacts are difficult.
  • Meanwhile, Russia has launched a missile attack on Kharkiv, killing one and injuring 82, including six children.

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