Read our Privacy noticeUkraine could be partitioned like Berlin after the Second World War as part of a peace deal, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has suggested. Last month, Gen Kellogg was excluded from peace talks because the Kremlin complained that he was “too close” to Kyiv, it was reported. However, Moscow has repeatedly insisted it would not accept peacekeeping troops from any Nato country “under any conditions” in Ukraine. Mr Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, held talks about a peace deal with President Putin for several hours in St Petersburg. “This is another step in the negotiating process towards a ceasefire and an ultimate peace deal,” she said.

Source: The Times April 12, 2025 06:11 UTC