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U.S.-Russia Talks Fail to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

12/23/2025

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U.S. and Russian negotiators failed to make progress in talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff, the envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, claimed the discussions were productive.
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov described the talks as unproductive.
The core issue is Vladimir Putin's refusal to cease fighting until he achieves total victory over Ukraine.
As a result, both conflicts remain unresolved.

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Story summary

U.S. and Russian negotiators failed to make progress in talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff, the envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, claimed the discussions were productive.
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov described the talks as unproductive.
The core issue is Vladimir Putin's refusal to cease fighting until he achieves total victory over Ukraine.
As a result, both conflicts remain unresolved.