Putin says Russia not seeking war but ‘if Europe wants to fight, we are ready’ – Europe live
Putin’s comments appeared aimed at driving a wedge between Washington and European capitals
In parallel to Witkoff’s meeting in Moscow, we will also follow Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first visit to Ireland.
He has arrived in Dublin last night, and has a busy schedule today, paying a brief visit to the country’s new president Catherine Connolly, before meeting with key government figures including the taisoeach, Micheál Martin, and addressing both chambers of the Irish parliament in the afternoon.