Russia has announced its key territorial conditions for achieving peace with Ukraine. According to political figure Rubio, the Kremlin's demands are quite strict, and the Ukrainian side may refuse to make such concessions.
Former US President Donald Trump proposes to hold separate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky without the involvement of European leaders. At the same time, Zelensky has been holding a series of phone calls with Western leaders, including Scholz, Starmer, Macron, and national security advisors.
A central nuance of the negotiation process is the issue of territorial concessions. Rubio points out that concessions should come from both sides, but Russia has formulated its requirements very categorically. One of the elements of a temporary settlement may be a partial ceasefire ("air ceasefire"), which is actively promoted by Western partners through the Trump administration.
Other topics include strikes on the Crimean Bridge, Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian cities, and the role of international players such as India, Brazil, and China in supporting or pressuring Moscow and Kyiv. The negotiation process is expected to be difficult, with fundamental issues on the table including territory, the role of European partners, and security guarantees.
There is discussion around peace initiatives from the US and a possible scenario of temporarily halting hostilities. Some European countries might be excluded from the negotiations at the request of certain parties. Consultations and coordinated calls between key government officials are ongoing.
Citizens are invited to share views on possible territorial concessions, negotiation formats, and the roles of international partners. The author urges support for the Ukrainian army through donations as peace efforts accelerate.
