Russian President Vladimir Putin is showing no signs of compromise, the BBC's Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says.It comes after Russian officials said "no compromise" was reached during five hours of talks between Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday.Putin believes Russia has the initiative on the battlefield in Ukraine, and that therefore he can dictate the conditions of a peace agreement, Rosenberg says.Follow live updates on this story.
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Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise
According to BBC's Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg, Vladimir Putin is demonstrating no willingness to compromise regarding the conflict in Ukraine. This follows a five-hour meeting on Tuesday between Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, which Russian officials reported yielded "no compromise." Putin reportedly believes Russia holds the upper hand in the war, allowing him to set the terms for any potential peace agreement.
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According to BBC's Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg, Vladimir Putin is demonstrating no willingness to compromise regarding the conflict in Ukraine. This follows a five-hour meeting on Tuesday between Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, which Russian officials reported yielded "no compromise." Putin reportedly believes Russia holds the upper hand in the war, allowing him to set the terms for any potential peace agreement. The ongoing situation suggests a continued stalemate in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. Further updates on the situation are being reported live.
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Talks between Putin and Witkoff lasted five hours.
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No compromise was reached during talks between Putin and Witkoff.
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Vladimir Putin is showing no signs of compromise.
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Putin believes he can dictate the conditions of a peace agreement.
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Putin believes Russia has the initiative on the battlefield in Ukraine.
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