Dictator Putin's so full of hot air

UNFORTUNATELY, I cannot see relations between Putin and Zelensky improving soon.

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Neither is willing to make any concessions and I am afraid that tensions will continue to stall any peaceful resolutions. I guarantee Putin will not attend any talks in Turkey this week, which will give a clear signal to both Zelensky and the world what his intentions are.

Putin's claims that he wants to engage in peace talks is just more hot air. I wouldn't believe a word he says. Russia has clearly said that for any ceasefire to happen then the West has to stop its military aid to Ukraine, which it won't do.

William Harris, South London

No matter how he tries to dress it up to save face, Putin is having to roll back his aggression for fear of further crippling sanctions which are destroying Russia's economy.

At last there is an incisive threat from European leaders, and Trump is becoming increasingly aware he was strung along by Putin, something that will grate on his ego.