US to Press Ukraine for Ceasefire Commitments at Saudi Meeting

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

We’re at the initial stage of restoring our bilateral relations. The road ahead is quite long and difficult, but at least the two presidents have expressed their political will in this direction,

Peskov told reporters

The Americans will double down on instructional mode, and force whatever they and Russia decide on us.”

If they collapse, Ukraine is unlikely to get another chance

Donald Trumppresident

I’m finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine…In terms of getting a final settlement, it may be easier dealing with Russia.” ... Trump is trying to keep Ukraine on a short leash because he wants them to accept whatever peace he can get…the Ukrainians are the obstacle because they’re not surrendering.”

Hours later Mr Trump said ... Mr Volker says

The hope is that as soon as we have a truce, we’ll be on a more rational track again,

he says