The US appeared to signal its intention to help ease some sanctions on Russia following ceasefire talks earlier in the week.
Keir Starmer accused Putin of "playing games" regarding Ukraine peace, insisting sanctions remain until the war ends. The Prime Minister, alongside Zelensky in Paris, emphasized maintaining economic pressure on Russia, supported by a 30-country "coalition of the willing." Zelensky echoed Starmer, calling for continued and increased sanctions. Both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating a US-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure. The US signaled intent to ease sanctions on Russian agricultural goods.
