Vladimir Putin does not want a deal, and the sweetness of being begged to entertain one is something the Russian president relishes. Five hours of US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law meeting with the Kremlin head seemed to yield little publicly. It is helpful to step back and view the world and the Russian invasion through his eyes.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/putin-sends-trump-s-messengers-packing-with-eyes-on-a-geopolitical-win/ar-AA1RDyiH?

WHILE IN REAL NEWS……….

Zelensky’s Meeting With US Envoy Cancelled After No Real Progress In 5-Hour Moscow Talks

“Some American proposals are acceptable to Russia, while others are not,” the aide stated bluntly. Crucially he at one point responded to a question of whether peace had become closer or further following these talks, to which Ushakov responded, “Definitely not further.”

“As for a possible meeting at the presidential level, that will depend on the progress we’re able to make through the persistent work carried out by our aides and representatives,” Ushakov said. And more on US-Russia relations: “But this time, we emphasized that if we genuinely want to work together — and there are enormous opportunities — then it’s time to show some real commitment,” the Kremlin official said.

Meanwhile the Kremlin on Wednesday has followed up with further explanation of its stance. “We proceed from the fact that in this case it is better for these negotiations to be conducted in silence,” Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has been quoted in state media as saying. He added that Russia is “not a supporter of megaphone diplomacy.”

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/zelenskys-meeting-us-envoy-cancelled-after-no-real-progress-5-hour-moscow-talks

 

My goodness — what a CNN mouthful — check out the CNN “spin” piece on Putin and Trump!!