European defence ministers say Putin ‘not looking for peace’ as US pushes new talks

Meeting in Paris, Germany's Boris Pistorius said there is “no signal whatsoever” that Russia's Vladimir Putin wants peace, after US envoy Steve Witkoff said he would offer direct talks between Putin, Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy. The EU's Kaja Kallas said she expects a “brutal winter” for Ukraine. Britain's Wes Streeting said Europe seeks no confrontation with Russia but must stay aware of the threat it poses.

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