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Why Putin’s no-show at peace talks in Turkey is all part of his brutal pantomime

Why Putin’s no-show at peace talks in Turkey is all part of his brutal pantomime

‘Putin is not strong in direct negotiations. He’s strong in playing games,’ a senior Ukrainian source tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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