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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Vance gives Ukraine ultimatum after US bails on London peace talks

  • Peace talks in London regarding the war in Ukraine were downgraded after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled his attendance.
  • US Vice President JD Vance urged Ukraine and Russia to accept the US peace proposal or risk the US withdrawing from negotiations. The proposal includes a ceasefire, direct talks, and recognition of Russian control over occupied territories.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the US proposal, stating that the occupied territories belong to Ukraine. He insists on a full ceasefire as a precondition to further talks.
  • Downing Street affirmed the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine.
  • Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated the need to increase fiscal reserves to cover budget spending in the face of global uncertainty and potential extended low oil prices.

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