President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for nearly five hours on Tuesday, but a deal to end the war in Ukraine was not reached. Russian officials described the talks as constructive but said “no compromise” was reached on certain issues. Earlier today, Germany’s foreign minister criticized Russia, saying he had seen “no serious willingness on the Russian side to enter into negotiations.”
Meanwhile, the European Union has agreed to ban natural gas from Russia by late 2027. On Tuesday, Putin warned Europe that Russia was ready for war if it is provoked. This comes as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte vowed to keep up the supply of U.S. weapons to Ukraine.
Mark Rutte: “The best way to put pressure on the Russians is by doing two things. One is making sure that the Russians understand that the weapon flow into Ukraine will keep on going. That’s exactly what’s happening today, thanks to the U.S., thanks to the Europeans. The U.S. is sending its crucial gear to Ukraine, paid for by Canada and European allies.