Tensions rise as Ukraine, European allies say Putin isn’t serious about peace

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough. Ukraine’s foreign minister urged Putin to “stop wasting the world’s time.” The remarks reflect the high tensions and the wide gulf between Russia on one side and Ukraine and its European allies on the other over how to end the war.