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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Andrew Roth in Washington

Vance says Russia asking ‘too much’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine

soldiers handle artillery shells in a forest
Ukrainian soldiers reload artillery near Niu-York, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on 5 March. Photograph: Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images

JD Vance has said that Russia is asking for “too much” in its negotiations with Ukraine in the latest sign of growing frustration from Washington with ceasefire talks to end the war between the two countries.

Speaking at a security conference of senior military and diplomatic leaders in Washington, the US vice-president said that the White House is focused on getting the two sides to hold direct talks and is ready to walk away if certain benchmarks are not reached.

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