The U.S. also urged Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, hoping to persuade Putin to make concessions.
However, a source close to the Kremlin said Putin would only negotiate after securing the remaining 11% of Donbas.
Source: Reuters
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukrainian officials that the U.S.-Russia diesel deal, allowing Russia to export over 2.25 million barrels, could “soften” Moscow’s position and revive peace talks.
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