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US-Russia Peace Talks Collapse Amid Negotiation Failures

12/4/2025

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Time Magazine reports peace talks between the United States and Russia over Ukraine failed due to ineffective negotiating tactics.
Yuri Ushakov, adviser to President Vladimir Putin, said no compromise was reached after a five-hour meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Daniel Fried, Time writer, criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump administration's approach, citing infighting and Witkoff's inexperience amid Kremlin maximalist demands.

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Time Magazine reports peace talks between the United States and Russia over Ukraine failed due to ineffective negotiating tactics.
Yuri Ushakov, adviser to President Vladimir Putin, said no compromise was reached after a five-hour meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Daniel Fried, Time writer, criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump administration's approach, citing infighting and Witkoff's inexperience amid Kremlin maximalist demands.