Kremlin renews criticism of Europe’s efforts to amend US plan to end Ukraine war

The Kremlin has criticized European and Ukrainian efforts to amend a US proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, with Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stating the changes would not improve prospects for peace. This comes as Ukrainian forces battle Russian advances in the Sumy region, with reports of forced relocation of civilians into Russia. Despite US intelligence suggesting Putin's broader territorial ambitions, negotiations are underway in Miami, led by Trump's representatives, involving Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. Zelenskyy has expressed optimism about diplomatic progress and supported three-way talks with the US and Russia under certain conditions. Discussions in Florida involving American, European, and Ukrainian officials have focused on timelines and steps towards a sustainable peace, though Ushakov claims three-way talks have not been seriously discussed.

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