Putin’s Empty Peace Talks Reveal Moscow’s True Intentions and Threaten Western Security

After five hours of inconclusive talks in the Kremlin, it is clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin is playing a dangerous game of deception rather than genuinely seeking peace. Ukraine and its European allies are right to call out this charade. As British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper bluntly put it: Putin must “end the bluster and the bloodshed” and come ready for a just peace — but so far he has done anything but.Why Does Putin Keep Wasting Time While Europe's Security Hangs in the Balance?Nearly four years since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin continues to drag its heels, refusing...