Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Ukraine President Zelensky And Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Signal Optimism In Peace Talks (Update)

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SKY News: Ukraine war: Reports '15-point' peace deal being 'seriously discussed' as Putin says he's 'ready to talk' 

Sergei Lavrov said some formulations for an agreement are near completion, with neutral status for Kyiv under "serious" consideration. 

Both Russia and Ukraine appear more optimistic ahead of another scheduled round of peace talks - even as Moscow continues its assaults on Kyiv and other major cities. 

With Moscow's ground advance on the Ukrainian capital stalled, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said a neutral military status for Ukraine was being "seriously discussed" by the two sides. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia's demands for ending the war were becoming "more realistic".  

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WNU Editor: Both sides are still far apart on issues like Crimea being a part of Russia, recognizing the Luhansk and Donetsk Republics, Ukraine applying to the EU, and security guarantees.  

Ukraine President Zelensky And Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Signal Optimism In Peace Talks  

Ukraine and Russia signal progress made in talks -- Financial Times

Moscow and Kyiv say peace negotiations see progress although difficulties remain -- Washington Post  

Zelensky, Russian minister Lavrov signal optimism in peace talks -- The Hill  

Russia’s Lavrov sees hope of ‘compromise’ with Kyiv as Zelenskyy signals NATO shift -- Politico  

Russia says parts of a Ukraine compromise deal are close -- Reuters  

Russia and Ukraine ‘close to agreeing’ on neutral status, says Sergei Lavrov -- The Guardian  

Russia Will Not Let Ukraine Obtain Nuclear Weapons, Lavrov Says -- Reuters  

Zelensky says progress of peace talks is 'realistic' and his team believe deal will be struck with Vladimir Putin 'within a week or two' because Russian forces will run out of troops and supplies as he concedes that Ukraine will NEVER join NATO -- Daily Mail  

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says peace talks 'more realistic' - as European leaders risk train ride to Kyiv to offer support -- SKY News  

Zelenskiy says Russia’s position in negotiations is becoming ‘more realistic’ as fears deepen for Mariupol -- The Guardian

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Both sides are still far apart on issues like Crimea being a part of Russia, recognizing the Luhansk and Donetsk Republics, Ukraine applying to the EU, and security guarantees."

In the past when plebiscites were held they went down to the township level. Putin would wants whole oblasts and without the plebiscites.

EU is not a military organization. Unless that is a throw away negotiation point to be traded for something they want it is unconscionable.

Security guarantees? Russia could have been part of NATO 3 times over, if they took the slow track. Merkel and Macron could have got it done.

Why wouldn't NATO want Russian entry?

Rigged elections? They have them in the west.

Roman Abramovich level corruption? Solyndra does not come up that standard, but judging from the 2020 election it is not far off.

Anonymous said...

Putin a thug. Who but another dictator wants him?
NATO is to ward off his nutty ambitions

Anonymous said...

Putin is a thug and?

Maliki is a thug. George Bush came out all right with him. Obama did not. GWB engaged Maliki every day. And Obama? Well Obama is the smartest guy in the room. Obama gave us ISIS.