Russia Delays Peace Talks with Ukraine: NATO Expresses Cautious Optimism

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently stated that Russia is deliberately delaying peace negotiations with Ukraine. Ukraine has publicly declared its readiness for immediate ceasefire talks, but Russia's response has been slow and ambiguous. Rutte highlighted the low-level delegation sent by Russia and the lack of concrete proposals, casting doubt on their sincerity. Despite this, Rutte expressed cautious optimism, attributing some progress to the efforts of international allies, particularly US President Donald Trump. The situation remains tense, with all eyes on Russia to see if they will send a full delegation to Turkey and commit to serious negotiations. The outcome of these negotiations will be crucial in determining the future course of the conflict and the possibility of achieving lasting peace. "Ukraine wants to start negotiations as soon as possible," Rutte explained. "The ball is now in Russia's court."