Russia plays down peace talks with Europe after Witkoff raises hopes of breakthrough

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Moscow played down prospects for peace talks with Europe after Steve Witkoff suggested a breakthrough meeting might be possible. Russia said Europe should stop providing military support to Ukraine, underscoring tensions over the war and diplomacy.

After Steve Witkoff raised hopes that Europeans and Russians would soon sit at the same time, Moscow minimised the prospect and said Europe should cease military support for Ukraine.