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Vance Criticizes Kyiv and Moscow for 'Haggling Over a Few Square Kilometres' as Peace Talks Stall

| Ukraine War

US Vice President JD Vance publicly criticized both Ukraine and Russia for 'haggling over a few square kilometres' as ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked, signaling growing frustration in Washington with the pace of peace talks. The remarks reflect a shift in US messaging, pressuring both sides equally and underscoring the Trump administration's impatience with the stalled diplomatic process.