A meeting between the Ukrainian and American delegations took place without the participation of Andriy Yermak. Despite the tense discussions, both sides agreed to maintain ongoing dialogue. The negotiations focused on major security concerns, Ukraine's NATO status, and the refusal to make territorial concessions to Russia. No catastrophic or harmful decisions for Ukrainian sovereignty were reached.
The Ukrainian side insisted on clear security guarantees and strongly defended its stance on NATO accession and the preservation of Ukrainian territories. The American delegation was interested in the potential economic benefits and cooperation opportunities for US companies in the Russian market. Issues related to sanctions and economic pressure were also discussed.
The US election factor played a significant role, affecting the American diplomatic approach. Meanwhile, the Kremlin aims to reduce sanctions pressure and offers economic cooperation to the US side. There were also discussions about allegations of corruption in Ukraine, often used diplomatically, but Ukraine stressed the independence of its anti-corruption bodies and strong civil society.
Ukraine firmly refused to discuss its territorial integrity in exchange for peace and demanded real security guarantees, not just technical assistance. The talks were difficult, but both parties agreed to continue negotiating. No critical or game-changing decisions were made; the main motivation for all parties remains security, along with political and economic interests. The process continues with no drastic shifts.
