US pressure on Ukraine peace talks stokes high-stakes diplomatic sparring

April 23, 2025, 12:20 pm

Senior U.S. officials are ramping up the pressure on Ukraine’s peace negotiations. In a fiery exchange, President Trump lambastes President Zelensky for rejecting proposals tied to Crimea, while Vice President Vance insists on terms that favor Russia. Later, high-level talks were scrapped following a sudden withdrawal by key diplomats.


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