Putin agrees in principle to ceasefire in Ukraine but has set tough conditions for peace. The US imposed new sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors.
Cliff notes
- Putin agreed in principle to a ceasefire in Ukraine but set tough conditions for peace.
- Ukraine accepted a 30-day ceasefire plan earlier in the week, but Zelensky called Putin’s response “manipulative” and urged more sanctions on Russia.
- The US imposed new sanctions on Russian oil, gas, and banking sectors.
- Putin was expected to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow, but it’s unclear if the meeting happened.
- Both Russia and Ukraine reported new drone attacks, with injuries in Kharkiv and a fire at a Russian oil facility.
Putin agrees in principle to ceasefire
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- Putin wants direct White House talks before Ukraine ceasefire, but says he is open to deal in principle – CNBC