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Russia accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks as Trump calls on Zelenskyy to "settle with Putin"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of obstructing peace talks on Ukraine during his U.N. General Assembly speech, claiming Europe is blocking U.S.-supported negotiations.
- Both Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks after the deadliest summer since the 2022 invasion, with Russia killing four people in recent strikes and Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries with drones.
- U.S.-led efforts to broker a ceasefire have stalled, while former President Trump expressed hope that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy would reach a settlement with Russian President Putin soon.
- Lavrov met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in their first meeting since the war began, amid rising tensions including accusations of Russian sabotage and consulate closures between Germany and Russia.
- Zelenskyy condemned Russia's daily escalation of violence and called for stronger international responses to prevent the conflict from spreading further.
