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Efforts to End Russia-Ukraine War Face Challenges as Talks Stall

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US president Donald Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg has expressed doubts about a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine, citing a lack of progress in talks to address Ukraine's security concerns. Kellogg emphasized that officials are working tirelessly to establish security guarantees for Ukraine, but acknowledged that this is a "work in progress." Meanwhile, a stream of high-ranking visitors to Kyiv, including Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and German vice chancellor Lars Klingbeil, reflects concerns about the US-led peace drive.

Key Takeaways:

  • US president Donald Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg expressed doubts about a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine, citing a lack of progress in talks.
  • Kellogg emphasized that officials are working to establish "security guarantees" for Ukraine, but acknowledged that this is a "work in progress."
  • Trump expects to decide on next steps in two weeks if direct talks between Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky are not scheduled.
  • Canadian prime minister Mark Carney pledged CAD2 billion (GBP1.06 billion) in aid to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and German vice chancellor Lars Klingbeil separately visited Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine's peace process.
  • Russia's president Vladimir Putin has signalled that a summit with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will not happen in the near future.
  • Germany will continue to stand by Ukraine and has pledged DKK7 billion (GBP514 million) toward air defence systems for Ukraine.

Statistics:

  • 104: Number of strike and decoy drones launched by Russia into Ukraine overnight into Monday, targeting the country's north and east.
  • CAD2 billion: Amount of aid pledged by Canadian prime minister Mark Carney to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday.
  • GBP614 million: Combined amount of aid pledged by Canada, Germany, and other sources to Ukraine in recent days.
  • DKK7 billion: Amount pledged by Norway toward air defence systems for Ukraine.
  • GBP514 million: Amount pledged by Norway toward air defence systems for Ukraine.
  • GBP1.06 billion: Amount pledged in aid by Canadian prime minister Mark Carney to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday.
  • 2 weeks: Timeframe given by Trump to decide on next steps if direct talks between Russia and Ukraine are not scheduled.

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