Little Progress Made in Talks Between Russia, Ukraine

The transcript covers a press conference at the ECB in Frankfurt, followed by a discussion on the need for a fiscal response from European leaders. The focus shifts to the war in Ukraine, with calls for more action from Europe to support Ukraine. Maria Tadeo reports from Versailles, where EU leaders are meeting to discuss the crisis. The transcript also covers a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers, highlighting the lack of progress in diplomatic talks. The discussion concludes with the challenges of finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict.

What was the primary focus of the European leaders' meeting in Versailles?

• Planning a new economic policy

• Organizing a cultural exchange program

• Addressing the fiscal response to the Ukraine crisis

• Discussing trade agreements

What message do EU leaders want to convey to Ukraine?

• That they should focus on economic reforms

• That they are part of the European family

• That they should surrender

• That they need to increase their military spending

How does Russia describe its actions in Ukraine?

• As a defensive maneuver

• As a peacekeeping mission

• As a special military operation

• As a humanitarian effort

What claim has Russia made about the territories it has 'liberated'?

• They have found evidence of nuclear weapons

• They have improved infrastructure

• They have discovered biological weapons information

• They have established new governments

What is the stance of Ukraine regarding negotiations with Russia?

• They refuse to surrender or capitulate

• They are willing to surrender

• They are open to capitulation

• They want to join the Russian Federation