“Our position is well known,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday as the talks got underway. US President Donald Trump, however, said Russian President Vladimir Putin had “kept his word” with a week-long promise not to hit the capital or critical energy facilities. “I want him to end the war,” Trump added of Putin. Russia occupies around 20% of Ukraine, but Kyiv still controls around one-fifth of the Donetsk region. Following the first round of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi last month, Ukrainians were doubtful any deal could be struck with Moscow.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 04, 2026 15:54 UTC