Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow that Russia would not accept the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine, warning that they would be considered legitimate targets. The meeting followed recent peace talks in Abu Dhabi, where Russia, Ukraine and the US agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange but remained divided over territorial issues and how to end the conflict. Witkoff said the US hoped to include European representatives in the next round of negotiations. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would never recognize Russia’s occupation of its territory. Meanwhile, the European Union announced plans for another package of sanctions against Russia and financial support for Ukraine in 2027.
Source: CGTN