Anne Applebaum: The “peace talks” exist in Washington, not on the ground.

I was in Ukraine 10 days ago. Not a single journalist believes a ceasefire is coming. Putin has never said he wants one. Russia hasn’t changed its war aims — occupation and destruction of Ukraine.

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— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 5 janvier 2026

Anne Applebaum: The “peace talks” exist in Washington, not on the ground. I was in Ukraine 10 days ago. Not a single journalist believes a ceasefire is coming. Putin has never said he wants one. Russia hasn’t changed its war aims — occupation and destruction of Ukraine. 1/

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