CORRECTED-Russia still blocking peace in Ukraine, says French foreign minister

It is Russian President Vladimir Putin who stands in the way of peace in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Barrot said as he arrived in Brussels to meet with his European counterparts. He also said the Ukrainian people do not want any capitulation. do not want any form of capitulation," he told reporters.

It is Russian President Vladimir Putin who stands in the way of peace in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Barrot said as he arrived in Brussels to meet with his European counterparts.

He also said the Ukrainian people do not want any capitulation. "The Ukrainians... do not want any form of capitulation," he told reporters. Two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday that a draft U.S. drafted framework to end the war in Ukraine proposes Kyiv giving up territory and some weapons. One source said Ukraine had had no role in preparing the draft.