Ukraine Refuses Peace Talks with Russia, Citing Past Betrayals

Kyiv Labels Putin a 'Habitual Liar', Rules Out Negotiations While He Remains in Power

Ukraine refuses to engage in peace talks with Russia, citing past broken agreements and the Kremlin's lack of sincerity.
Ukrainian officials label Russian President Vladimir Putin as a 'habitual liar' who promised not to attack Ukraine before the invasion in February 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree in October last year ruling out talks with Moscow as long as Putin was in power, influenced by the discovery of mass civilian killings in places like Bucha.
Despite growing calls for negotiations and concerns over the West's commitment to supporting Ukraine, Kyiv maintains that talks are off the table.
Some believe that Russia would benefit from talks as it would buy time to reconstitute its military for later attacks.