Russia still blocking peace in Ukraine, says France’s FM

It is Russian President Vladimir Putin who stands in the way of peace in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Barrot said as he arrived in Brussels to meet with his European counterparts.

He also said the Ukrainian people do not want any capitulation. “The Ukrainians… do not want any form of capitulation,” he told reporters.

A draft US peace plan seen by Reuters on Wednesday would see Kyiv giving up territory.