Scepticism urged over peace talks as Ukraine stands firm on giving up territory

Rishi Sunak said there should be ‘some degree of scepticism’ about progression in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia (Andrew Marienko/AP)

The West needs to have a “degree of scepticism” about the prospect of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, according to UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak, as Kyiv looked to stand firm against giving up territory in a settlement.

Mr Sunak said any accord with Moscow needs to be on “Ukraine’s terms” as he pledged the UK will “maintain the significant pressure that we are bringing to bear” on Russian President Vladimir Putin following his invasion.