UK PM says Putin’s ‘promises are hollow’ in Ukraine peace talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “promises are hollow” on any eventual ceasefire with Ukraine, as Kyiv’s allies were set to meet in Paris Thursday for a summit.

“Unlike (Ukrainian) President (Vladimir) Zelenskyy, Putin has shown he’s not a serious player in these peace talks. Playing games with the agreed naval ceasefire in the Black Sea despite good faith participation from all sides — all while continuing to inflict devastating attacks on the Ukrainian people. His promises are hollow,” Starmer said.