Kremlin Signals Ukraine Peace Talks as Trump Brokers Russia Release

Moscow has signalled openness to peace negotiations on Ukraine following "constructive" talks between Putin and Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, with plans for a three-way summit in Shenzhen involving Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping. The development coincides with a US diesel deal that eases sanctions on Russia, drawing sharp criticism from Kyiv and European capitals over perceived appeasement.

Byte's take

Moscow's willingness to talk doesn't mean it's willing to compromise—Putin signals flexibility while keeping maximum leverage.