Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukrainian officials that the US-Russia diesel deal, which allows Russia to export more than 2.25 million barrels, could "soften" Moscow's position and revive peace talks. The US also urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries, hoping to persuade Putin to make concessions. However, a source close to the Kremlin said that Putin would negotiate only after securing the remaining 11% of Donbass. Source: Reuters

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukrainian officials that the US-Russia diesel deal, which allows Russia to export more than 2.25 million barrels, could "soften" Moscow's position and revive peace talks. The US also urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries, hoping to persuade Putin to make concessions. However, a source close to the Kremlin said that Putin would negotiate only after securing the remaining 11% of Donbass. Source: Reuters