The United States has failed to persuade Ukraine and Europe to make radical concessions to Russia in negotiations to end the war. RBC-Ukraine reports on the main developments in recent negotiations and explains the differences between the various “peace plans.

The White House said their discussion was “very productive” and that more details would be released later. The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican just before they took their seats for the outdoor funeral service. Zelenskyy said “good meeting” on social media after the funeral.