A. Martinez

Why now?

That's John Otis reporting from the Colombian capital of Bogota.

Thanks a lot, John.

Thanks.

A senior White House delegation hosted Ukrainian negotiators on Sunday, and more talks are expected when U.S.

envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow later today.

And I'm Amy Martinez.

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