Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down US President Donald Trump’s proposal to host the following spherical of Russia-Ukraine peace talks on the Vatican, regardless of earlier curiosity from Pope Leo XIV. The concept, floated by the Pope and publicly endorsed by Trump, now seems to be off the desk after resistance from the Kremlin.
“The Russians didn’t need to go there,” stated Particular Envoy Keith Kellogg throughout an look on Fox & Associates on Tuesday (Might 27). He urged Geneva could possibly be a possible various for future negotiations.
Peace course of stalls as Russia delays response
The timeline for a brand new spherical of talks stays unsure. Russia has but to formally reply to the US-backed peace framework, with its overseas ministry stating Tuesday that it was nonetheless “engaged on its memorandum of phrases.”
Trump: “Putin is enjoying with fireplace”
Taking to Fact Social, Trump warned Putin to not miscalculate his resolve.
“What Vladimir Putin doesn’t understand is that if it weren’t for me, plenty of actually dangerous issues would have already occurred to Russia, and I imply REALLY BAD,” Trump posted. “He’s enjoying with fireplace!”
Trump’s remarks mirror rising frustration as tensions mount following Russia’s most aggressive drone assault but in its warfare towards Ukraine.
Zelensky: “Moscow is enjoying video games”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky additionally weighed in, accusing Moscow of sabotaging diplomacy with intensified violence. The Kremlin launched its largest drone and missile strike thus far on Sunday, reportedly utilizing 335 drones and 9 cruise missiles to focus on Ukrainian cities.
“They’re enjoying video games whereas our individuals undergo,” Zelensky stated.
Trump: “Putin has gone CRAZY”
The dimensions of the assault prompted a scathing response from Trump.
“I’ve at all times had an excellent relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, however one thing has occurred to him,” Trump wrote.
“He has gone completely CRAZY! He’s needlessly killing lots of people, and I’m not simply speaking about troopers. Missiles and drones are being shot into cities in Ukraine, for no purpose in anyway.”
Trump went additional, warning: “If he makes an attempt to take all of Ukraine… it’s going to result in the downfall of Russia.”
Kremlin: Trump is being “emotional”
The Kremlin shortly pushed again towards Trump’s remarks. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged Trump’s function in launching talks however disregarded his newest statements.
“We’re actually grateful to the Individuals and to President Trump personally for his or her help in organizing and launching this negotiation course of,” Peskov stated, in response to Reuters.
“It is a very essential second, which is related, in fact, with the emotional overload of everybody completely and with emotional reactions,” he added.
As diplomatic efforts stall and violence intensifies, the following steps within the peace course of stay unclear.
