The Chilling Moment in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks - as Putin Makes Mockery of Trump's Efforts to End War

The chilling moment in Russia-Ukraine peace talks - as Putin makes mockery of Trump's efforts to end war

At the end of this week, Vladimir Putin appears scornful of Western efforts to end the Ukraine war through a ceasefire and negotiations - and Donald Trump seems happy to let him get away with it.

Ukrainians believe Putin is mocking US after ditching Istanbul peace talks

Ukrainians believe Putin is "laughing at Trump in front of the whole world" after he sidestepped peace talks, leaving hopes for a ceasefire hanging by a thread.

'Putin is laughing at Trump' — Ukraine in disbelief as Russia makes a mockery of US-led ceasefire attempts

"In Putin’s eyes, all the leaders of the Western world are weaklings and suckers," Ukrainian infantryman "Mamai," told the Kyiv Independent.