Zelensky says Russia talks close to collapse as fighting rages in east Ukraine

Smoke rises after fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces near Lyman, eastern Ukraine on April 28, 2022. © Evgeniy Maloletka, AP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that peace talks with Moscow were close to collapse due to public anger over atrocities allegedly committed by Russian troops. Stiff resistance from Ukrainian troops and caution on Russia’s part after its forces failed to capture Kyiv has led to Moscow’s "slow and uneven progress" in the Donbas region, according to a Pentagon official. Catch up with the latest developments on FRANCE 24's liveblog. All times are in Paris time [GMT+2].

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