Recent statements by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on the ongoing Ukraine war negotiations have generated significant response. Putin claimed that Russia allegedly offered Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas, while Ukraine chose to keep fighting. Ukrainian analysts reject such proposals as unacceptable and illogical.
Donald Trump remarked that the opportunity for a favorable peace deal had passed and emphasized that "the time for an advantageous agreement is gone." He noted that he hinted to both sides about the lack of leverage, but his advice was not heeded.
China, represented by Xi Jinping, stresses the need for peace, yet Beijing's statements remain vague and show no insistence on an immediate ceasefire. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed a moratorium on attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during winter, aiming to save lives even if talks stall.
A new peace strategy is under discussion. The U.S. is divided: Trump is reluctant to pressure the Kremlin and refuses to blame Putin for failed agreements. Ukraine insists on preserving its territorial integrity and resists blackmail through political compromise or corruption scandals.
Amid these negotiations, Western leaders have contradictory positions. The UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine alongside NATO. Finland, while not offering security guarantees, provides aid and political support.
In summary, negotiations remain unfinished, and further efforts to reach a deal are expected by the year's end. Ukrainian experts stress resisting political pressure and removing corruption from the negotiation process.
