Peace talks this week between Russia and the US aimed at ending 3 years of war in Ukraine have not impressed front-line Ukrainian troops, who see no quick end to the fighting if Kyiv is left out of negotiations. Front-line troops say they are determined to fight on, citing years of bitter sacrifices and the loss of tens of thousands of comrades-in-arms.

 

20:02 – The US has signalled that it could leave an international effort to prosecute Russia for invading Ukraine. The US has not yet officially withdrawn from the scheme and is expected to attend its next meeting next month in Strasbourg, France. European capitals are now holding talks over a possible collapse of the special tribunal if the US does walk away as feared – The Telegraph.