Hey fam! Big updates from the Ukraine front: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance says Russia has been surprisingly flexible on some demands in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine 🤝. He told NBC News that Moscow has made significant concessions to show they're serious about finding a deal – even if the conflict isn't over yet.
On the flip side, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov fired back in a Russia-1 TV interview, accusing Western nations and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy of blocking negotiations. He argued Western countries are just looking for excuses to stall, and called Zelenskyy stubborn for demanding a direct sit-down with President Putin 💬.
Amid the diplomatic tug-of-war, Canada is stepping up with a $2 billion CAD military aid package for Ukraine. This includes around $835 million for critical equipment, $680 million for U.S.-sourced air defense gear, and $220 million for drone and electronic warfare support 🚁⚡️.
With talks heating up and fresh weapons on the way, the road to peace still looks rocky. But one thing's clear: global players are all in on finding a solution. Stay tuned for more updates! 🔍🌍
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Vance cites Russia's 'concessions,' Lavrov accuses West and Zelenskyy
cgtn.com
