Putin marks end of peace talks by killing nine Ukrainian civilians

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : But despite strong doubts in Ukraine and Europe, Trump said he believed Putin was ready to negotiate.
43% : It comes after Trump yesterday vowed to impose sanctions on Moscow if peace negotiations fail Ukraine's top negotiator and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov (C), next to deputy head of Ukraine's military intelligence Vadym Skibitsky (R) and Ukraine Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya (2nd L), speak to journalists after a meeting with the Russian delegates in Istanbul While both sides agreed on a large prisoner swap, they clearly remained far apart on key conditions for ending the fighting.
28% : However,Trump said he was the only one who could strong-arm Putin to a deal.
27% : In a post on X he urged 'tough sanctions' against Moscow if it rejects 'a full and unconditional ceasefire and an end to killings.' Read More First Moscow-Kyiv talks in more than three years END within hours as Russia 'demands more land' Trump yesterday vowed to impose sanctions on Moscow if negotiations fail.

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