The latest round of U.S.-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended abruptly after just two hours, with both sides describing the discussions as 'difficult' and 'very tense.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that there has been no agreement on key issues, particularly regarding the fate of occupied territories in eastern Ukraine and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Zelensky reiterated that any plan requiring Ukraine to relinquish territory not captured by Russia would be outright rejected by Ukrainians if put to a referendum, stating it was 'not fair' that pressure was being exerted on Ukraine regarding territorial concessions. This sentiment was echoed in multiple reports, with Zelensky accusing Russia of 'dragging out negotiations' (The Guardian). Amid ongoing Russian strikes and subzero temperatures, expectations for a resolution remain low (The Guardian).