Peace deal at 'critical moment'

FOREIGN Secretary David Lammy yesterday warned a deal to end the war in Ukraine was at a “critical moment” as the US said it could walk away from talks.

- By Jonathan Walker

American vice-president JD Vance said Donald Trump could abandon efforts to broker peace unless Ukraine and Russia agree to give up territory.

Mr Trump, who previously claimed he could end the conflict in 24 hours, later insisted an agreement was “very close” but blamed Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky for the lack of progress.

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