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US Envoy Urges Russia to Advance Ukraine Peace Talks

7/3/2025

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US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg called on Russia to stop stalling peace talks with Ukraine, challenging Kremlin assertions of US and Ukrainian interference. In a tense backdrop, Russia declared full control of Luhansk, which Ukraine fiercely contested. Adding to the turmoil, the US has paused certain military aid to Ukraine, reflecting a shift in priorities under President Trump.

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US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg called on Russia to stop stalling peace talks with Ukraine, challenging Kremlin assertions of US and Ukrainian interference. In a tense backdrop, Russia declared full control of Luhansk, which Ukraine fiercely contested. Adding to the turmoil, the US has paused certain military aid to Ukraine, reflecting a shift in priorities under President Trump.