Conflict● ElevatedSep 6 · Sep 6, 2026, 8:52 PM
Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from BBC World · Eastern Europe
Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.
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