Russia is sending signals that it intends to slow-walk a peace-deal on Ukraine, showing some daylight between the Kremlin and President Trump’s intentions to end the war.

From a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to suggestions of security agreements for Kyiv, Russian officials have expressed doubt about some early prospects of a peace deal, parts of which are also being backed by a contingent of European Leaders.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov tamped down any progress made at a one-of-a-kind summit at the White House earlier this week where Trump met with seven foreign leaders as well as Zelensky, calling it a “clumsy attempt” by Europe to try and change Trump’s mind. Trump, in turn, welcomed such a meeting.

But in the days following, Lavrov said any discussions of sec

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