Witkoff praises Putin as Russia agrees to talks with Ukraine and the US | Michael Clarke analysis

Russia say it is "ready in principle" for a new round of peace talks with both Ukraine and the US.

The announcement followed a visit to St Petersburg by Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, where he praised Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian".

Sky's Michael Clarke said the talks were aimed at "keeping Trump compliant" while Russia keeps on with the war.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-live-trump-putin-zelenskyy-moscow-latest-russia-12541713

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