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The United States, Ukraine and Russia will resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi, but Trump has suggested Ukraine may need to leave the region for peace. The biggest difference between the two sides is territory and security.
CNN reported that the United States,ukraine On the eve of the start of a new round of peace talks with Russia on the 10th, the President of the United Statestrump In an interview with the CBS program “60 Minutes” broadcast on the 8th, he suggested that Ukraine might have to give up some territory to achieve peace, saying that “Ukraine’s final territory will be a little different.” However, the President of UkraineZelensky He stressed that the Constitution guarantees territorial integrity and formally ceding territory is illegal.
Trump’s son-in-law Kushner and US special envoy Wyckoff will travel to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to participate in the US-led three-way talks. The Associated Press reported that the talks are scheduled to take place from 10 to 11. This will be the first talks between the three parties since February and security will be the primary issue. A previous round of talks earlier this year failed to make significant progress in ending the war.
The Associated Press reported that the territorial issue remains a major point of difference between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that Ukrainian forces withdraw from four regions that Russia had illegally occupied in the early stages of the war but never fully annexed. They also demanded that Ukraine give up joining NATO, accept tougher military sanctions, and lift restrictions on the Russian language and the Moscow-affiliated Orthodox Church.
Zelensky refused to voluntarily cede territory that Russian forces had failed to capture on the battlefield, nor did he accept restrictions on military strength and cooperation arrangements with Western partners. Ukraine advocates an immediate ceasefire and negotiations for a more comprehensive solution, and believes that only a direct meeting between Zelensky and Putin can resolve the regional issue. Putin rejected a comprehensive ceasefire, saying that suspending operations would only give the Ukrainian military a chance to rest and replenish weapons.
Both Russia and Ukraine said the Abu Dhabi talks would focus on security. Zelensky noted that Ukraine and its allies have discussed an arrangement similar to NATO’s Article 5 collective defense clause. The key question is who, when and what means the Western allies will use to respond if Russia attacks again. Some European countries are considering sending troops to Ukraine after a peace deal, but Russia has warned that these troops would be considered legal targets.
The Kremlin insists that any deal must also provide security guarantees for Russia. After meeting with Putin’s special envoy Dmitriev on the 4th, Trump said that a major agreement is coming, which is not limited to Ukraine and could cover all of Europe, but did not specify details. Ukraine says European allies should participate in the talks, while Russia opposes Europe’s participation at this level.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on the 8th that European countries will send representatives to participate in talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this week.
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During the interview, Trump suggested that Ukraine might have to give up some territory to reach peace, and said that Ukraine’s final territory “will be a little different”, indicating that he is open to territorial compromise.
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This talk is going to be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates from 10th to 11th. They will be led by the United States and include Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Wyckoff. The primary topic is security.
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Russia wants Ukrainian forces to withdraw from four regions, quit joining NATO, and limit its military forces; Ukraine refuses to cede territory or be sanctioned, advocating first a ceasefire and then negotiations, and expects European allies to participate in security arrangements.
