OriginalSourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityPublished16:44 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityPublished16:44 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Another round of peace-talk masquerade awaits Ukraine”
“The planned resumption of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi in early November is already being presented in several Western capitals as evidence that diplomacy has regained its momentum, but a return to the negotiating table should not be confused…”
Ukraine peace talks face fundamental obstacles, warns Kyiv expert
Key points
- The author argues trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi may boost diplomacy without real progress.
- Key obstacles include what Ukraine must concede on territory and sovereignty guarantees.
- There's concern Washington may push Ukraine to trade land for a ceasefire.
- Past frameworks like Budapest Memorandum and Minsk have failed to deliver lasting peace.
- EU roles and guarantees remain unclear, creating an imbalance in negotiations.
How it got here
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