Russia-Ukraine peace talks could begin next year, ex-MI6 chief says

Financial Times Saturday 05 September 2026, 15:50 UTC 1 min read

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John Sawers tells FT Weekend Festival that enduring peace ‘not really conceivable’ while Vladimir Putin remains in office

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