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The ongoing negotiations surrounding the Ukraine-Russia conflict continue to generate global attention. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin are central figures in these diplomatic maneuvers. Recently, Zelenskyy announced a delegation meeting with Trump's team to discuss security guarantees. While Trump expressed a desire to facilitate direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, complexities arise from Russia's strategic delays and demands. Despite numerous rounds of talks, the path to peace remains fraught with challenges. Optimism wanes, with 67% of Americans doubtful of a quick resolution. However, diplomatic channels remain active, with Turkey proposing to host another round of talks. The international community watches closely as leaders navigate negotiations critical to peace.

What recent proposals has Russia made regarding negotiations?

Russia has proposed holding talks at advisers' or ministers' level to delay direct meetings with Zelenskyy and Trump. They emphasize the need for "respect for Russia's security" and the "rights of Russians in Ukraine" as prerequisites for any significant agreements. Their strategic goal appears to be prolonging diplomatic processes to avoid direct, high-level discussions on peace settlements.

How is the United States involved in the Ukraine-Russia talks?

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in mediating peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. He aims to bring Zelenskyy and Putin to the negotiating table, although complexities and skepticism remain. The U.S. has also developed a 22-point peace plan, though it reportedly fails to fully satisfy either party involved in the conflict.

What stance has President Zelenskyy taken regarding negotiations?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is actively seeking solutions through international diplomacy. His administration is focused on security guarantees and territorial discussions, though they reject the legal recognition of Russian-occupied territories. Zelenskyy has organized delegations for international talks, emphasizing a united front with global partners to secure a reliable peace.

What is the European Union's role in the Ukraine-Russia discussions?

The European Union supports Ukraine through diplomatic engagements and preparatory meetings. EU leaders have coordinated with Zelenskyy, showcasing a united stance before his talks with President Trump. This support underscores the EU’s commitment to finding a peaceful resolution and backing Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts.

Are there any upcoming significant meetings scheduled for peace negotiations?

Several meetings are on the horizon. A key upcoming event involves the Ukrainian delegation meeting with U.S. officials to discuss security assurances. Additionally, potential talks hosted by Turkey are expected to focus on pivotal issues, including territorial disputes and humanitarian concerns like prisoner exchanges and abducted children.

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заес Negotiations on neutrality of Zaporizhzhia NPP continue, no result yet - Halushchenko Ukraine’s position on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP remains unchanged, and negotiations are ongoing, but the Russians are not yet constructive in their talks. 1 262 12 Previously in trend: War

зерно UN negotiations with Russia regarding extension of grain agreement have started in Geneva Negotiations began in Geneva between UN officials and Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Serhiy Vershinin regarding the possible extension of the agreement on the safe export of grain from the Black Sea ports of Ukraine. 1 348 10 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Ambassador Tolkach: Ukrainian diplomats are working on Vucic-Zelenskyy talks Ukraine’s diplomats have already begun work on holding talks between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic. 2 952 5 World

шольц Putin should withdraw troops, this is basis for negotiations, - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the responsibility for ending the war in Ukraine remains with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 4 917 25 Previously in trend: War

прайс,нед US does not plan new negotiations with Russian Federation after conversation between Blinken and Lavrov, - State Dept The USA is not planning any new high-level meetings with Russian representatives shortly after the meeting of the head of the US State Department, Anthony Blinken, and the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sergey Lavrov, at the G20 summit in India. 2 343 6 World

китай China’s "peace plan" is beneficial only to Russia, - Biden The "peace plan" proposed by China to end the war in Ukraine is not beneficial to anyone except Russia. 7 230 42 Previously in trend: War

зеленський We are working on founding summit based on Ukrainian peace formula, - Zelensky Fulfillment of all points in the peace formula proposed by Ukraine will lead to diplomatic fixation of the end of this war. 780 8 Previously in trend: War

жовква Presidential Office does not rule out that diplomatic way of liberating Crimea may be complemented by a military one: "Ukraine will not trade territories - it will only liberate them" Currently, none of those ways to liberate temporarily occupied Crimea is ruled out, and a diplomatic path may complement military one. 5 888 34 Previously in trend: War

макрон,зеленський Talked about defense cooperation - Zelensky held talks with Macron in evening of February 19 In the evening of February 19, the President of Ukraine held a conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. 1 151 11 World

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беннет Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia lost their meaning after Bucha, - former Israeli Prime Minister Bennett In February-March 2022, right in beginning of full-scale invasion, Russia and Ukraine were ready to make serious concessions to resolve conflict. But all of this lost its meaning after evidence of civilian killings in Bucha came to light. 8 857 34 Previously in trend: War Bucha massacre

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нетаньяху,биньямин Ready to consider role of mediator in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, - Netanyahu Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu said that he is ready to act as a mediator in the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, if he is again offered by both countries and the United States. 5 249 62 Previously in trend: War

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путін I do not understand with whom and what to talk about in Moscow. I’m not entirely sure that Putin is alive, - Zelensky The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, does not understand with whom in Russia it is possible to negotiate. 27 386 124 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelensky discussed support in energy sector and Ukrainian peace formula with Portuguese Prime Minister Costa Today, January 9, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Portugal Antonio Costa. 641 5 World

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єрмак Yermak on end of war: There will be no "Minsk-2", "Normandy agreements". United States understands this Head of President’s Office Andrii Yermak stated that Ukrainian and U.S. leaderships had same vision of how war should be ended. 7 043 84 Previously in trend: War

путін Putin about negotiations with Ukraine: "We are ready to negotiate with all participants of this process on acceptable solutions" Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of allegedly not wanting peace talks to end the war. The Russian dictator assures that the Kremlin is ready to stop at "acceptable solutions". 19 707 92 Previously in trend: War

байден,зеленський Zelensky’s team plans to present its peace plan in February 2023 - WSJ President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace formula will become a basis for a peace plan that his team will present in February next year. 8 731 89 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

лукашенко,путін Putin and Lukashenko summed up negotiations: "People will appreciate" Belarus’ self-proclaimed President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin have noted "effectiveness" of talks held in Minsk on Monday. 22 137 59 World

штайнмаєр,франк-вальтер "There will be no negotiations without Ukraine and against Ukraine" - Steinmeier The EU countries and the USA are united in the fact that there can be no negotiations with Russia behind Ukraine’s back. 2 552 12 Previously in trend: War

майкл,карпентер US in OSCE: Putin not interested in diplomacy, wants pause for rearmament Russian President Vladimir Putin is still not interested in meaningful diplomacy, but only wants a pause to rearm and prepare new attacks on Ukrainians. 2 446 11 Previously in trend: War

путін Ukraine in OSCE: Russia is losing war on a battlefield and is trying to rewrite end of this story diplomatically President of Russian aggressor state Vladimir Putin, declaring Sea of Azov an internal sea of Russia yesterday, simply did not learn the recent lesson when Ukraine liberated occupied Kherson. 6 547 20 Previously in trend: War

хаавісто,пекка Finnish Foreign Minister Haavisto did not support Macron: We need guarantees specifically against Russia Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto did not support French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement that Russia should allegedly have "its own security guarantees" when it returns to the negotiating table. 5 800 16 Previously in trend: War

олексій,данілов Danilov on security guarantees for the Russian Federation: After verdict in Hague, death penalty is not foreseen The fact that the European judicial system is humane can be considered a guarantee of security for the Russian Federation, because the verdict in The Hague does not include the death penalty. 11 286 42 Previously in trend: War

макрон,путін Macron has said he wants "security guarantees" for Russia when it returns to talks French President Emmanuel Macron believes that Russia should have its own "security guarantees" when it returns to the negotiating table. However, decisions on the terms of the negotiations should be made by Ukraine, not the West. 31 209 234 Previously in trend: War

кірбі USA on Russia’s readiness for negotiations: "Putin has not shown any signs that he is ready to sit down at negotiating table and end this war" John Kirby, the US National Security Council’s strategic communications coordinator, stressed at a briefing on Friday that Russia shows no signs of a willingness to end the war it has unleashed in Ukraine through negotiations. 2 769 22 Previously in trend: War

байден,макрон Biden admits talks with Putin if he is looking for way to end war in Ukraine US President Joe Biden considers negotiations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin possible, but only if he intends to end the war against Ukraine. 8 846 58 War in Ukraine

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зеленський Russia is now looking for break to regain strength, - Zelensky A real long-term and honest peace can appear only as a result of the "complete dismantling" of all elements of Russian aggression. 7 516 43 Previously in trend: War

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обсє US in OSCE: Zelensky shows readiness for negotiations, and Kremlin responds with missiles The US ambassador to the OSCE, Michael Carpenter, said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has clearly demonstrated his readiness for peace talks with Russia, but the Kremlin is responding with even more violence. 9 082 37 Previously in trend: War

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лавров Ukraine’s demands are inadequate. West should be interested in "disciplining Zelensky", - Lavrov. VIDEO Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called Ukraine’s demands for peace "inadequate". In addition, as noted, in conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Lavrov accused Ukraine of allegedly disrupting the negotiation process. 52 743 114 Previously in trend: War

александер,шалленберг It’ s up to Zelenskiy to decide when it’s time for talks with Russia, - Austrian Foreign Minister Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg currently sees no opportunities for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, a decision to start which will be made at an appropriate time by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. 1 489 14 Previously in trend: War

кулеба Russia wants to take break to continue war with new strength. Ukraine will not make concessions regarding Crimea, - Kuleba on alleged readiness of Russian Federation for negotiations Kyiv does not even theoretically consider any concessions regarding the Crimea issue. 8 947 38 Previously in trend: War

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мзс Russia is not in position to dictate terms. Ukraine’s peace formula remains unchanged, - Nikolenko, spokesman of Ministry of Foreign Affairs The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleh Nikolenko, commenting on the statements of the Russian Foreign Ministry that the withdrawal of Russian troops is unacceptable for Moscow as a precondition for the start of negotiations, said that the Russian Federation is not in the position to dictate its terms. 9 029 29 Previously in trend: War

шольц,путін Putin’s absence from G20 summit will not prevent discussion of situation around Ukraine, - Scholz The absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit will not prevent other countries from criticizing the war of aggression, calling on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and creating conditions for honest peace negotiations. 1 638 8 Previously in trend: War

боррель Ukraine will make its own decisions regarding negotiations with Russian Federation, - Borrell Ukraine will be a key topic for the discussion of the Council of Foreign Ministers, which will be held today in Brussels at the level of heads of foreign policy departments, and tomorrow - at the level of ministers of defense, while the EU maintains the position that Ukraine will decide for itself what to do with the possibility of negotiations with Russia . 2 565 9 Previously in trend: War

салліван Sullivan advised Kyiv to seek "realistic demands and priorities for negotiations with Russian Federation", including regarding Crimea, - Wall Street Journal Jake Sullivan, the US president’s national security adviser, recommended that Volodymyr Zelenskyi’s team start thinking about realistic requirements for negotiations with the Russian Federation, including a review of Ukraine’s stated goal of returning Crimea. 24 719 269 Previously in trend: War

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арахамія Ukraine will sit at negotiation table when our conditions are met - Arakhamia President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has clearly outlined conditions for negotiations with Russia, and Ukraine will sit down at negotiation table when they are fulfilled. 7 571 80 Previously in trend: War

шольц Diplomatic solution of war in Ukraine is currently impossible - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that a diplomatic solution to the issue of ending the war in Ukraine is currently impossible. 7 172 30 Previously in trend: War

захарова Russia is open to negotiations with Ukraine, - Zakharova The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that Russia is allegedly open to negotiations with Ukraine. 36 771 201 Previously in trend: War