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world7 days ago•4 min saved

Geneva Talks End in Stalemate as Ukraine Demands Stronger U.S. Guarantees

Two days of Geneva talks among Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. envoys yielded no breakthrough on ending hostilities, prisoner exchanges, or energy-related ceasefires. Ukraine pressed for stronger U.S. pressure and concrete security guarantees; Russia described the talks as tough but constructive and said progress remains limited on political issues. Zelenskyy indicated progress militarily but warned that disputes over eastern territories and Zaporizhzhia persist, with both sides planning to keep negotiating toward a real, sustainable peace. The discussions have drawn attention for political theater around supporters like Donald Trump, and a follow-up session is planned.

via politico.eu|

#diplomacy #geneva-talks #russia-ukraine

world7 days ago•4 min saved

Geneva Talks End Day Two With Narrow Progress on Territorial Split

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators wrapped a second U.S.-mediated peace round in Geneva after a two-hour session, signaling limited progress: technical issues like cease-fire monitoring and prisoner exchanges are closer to agreement, but disagreements over the fate of eastern Ukrainian territory persist. Zelensky said negotiations were not easy, while Moscow’s Medinsky called the talks tough but businesslike. Kyiv insists on robust Western security guarantees before any territorial concessions, complicating a path to a deal; a next meeting is planned.

via The New York Times|

#geneva #negotiations #russia

world10 days ago•23 min saved

Ukraine signals willingness to compromise as Geneva talks loom, demands security guarantees first

Ahead of the trilateral Ukraine–US–Russia talks in Geneva (Feb 17–18), Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to compromise and could hold elections quickly if a sustained ceasefire and security guarantees are secured, proposing a two‑month ceasefire with guarantees before a peace deal. Russia counters that terms must go beyond Ukraine’s territorial concessions and seeks regime change in Kyiv. The conflict remains costly for Russia with high casualties for limited gains, while Ukraine and SpaceX have disrupted Russian drone campaigns by restricting Starlink access. Despite ongoing fighting across multiple directions (Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson), neither side appears close to a durable settlement, underscoring the gulf between Kyiv’s security assurances and Moscow’s political demands.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#ceasefire #geneva-talks #russia

world10 days ago•28 min saved

Peace Talks in the Balance: Territorial Concessions Meet Western Guarantees in Ukraine War

ISW warns that Western reporting suggests the United States may have accepted a Russia-driven sequence in peace talks that would see Ukraine cede territory (notably parts of Donetsk) before any formal Western security guarantees, a framework Kyiv has signaled it could accept only with meaningful protections—a setup that risks leaving Ukraine exposed to renewed Russian aggression. Moscow remains unreconciled on guarantees and seeks further territorial gains, complicating a durable peace. Western aid to Ukraine continues, Russia’s economy appears strained, and fighting persists across multiple fronts with ongoing drone/missile campaigns and strikes on energy and rear infrastructure.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#donetsk-fortress-belt #security-guarantees #territorial-concessions

world10 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine Drone Strike Sets Fire at Russian Black Sea Port Ahead of Geneva Talks

A Ukrainian drone strike hit Russia’s Black Sea port of Taman in Krasnodar, damaging an oil storage tank, warehouse and terminals and sparking a fire that wounded at least two, as U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva loom. Debris from Russian drones also damaged Ukrainian infrastructure in Odesa, while discussions focus on security guarantees and a potential peace framework.

via CBS News|

#black-sea #drone-strike #geneva-talks

world11 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine presses for two-decade U.S. security pledge ahead of peace talks

Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy urged a 20-year, legally binding U.S. security guarantee before any peace deal with Russia and pressed for a firm EU accession date, noting Washington’s current offer stands at 15 years. With trilateral talks with Russia and the U.S. on the horizon, the United States signaled willingness to cooperate with Europe but under conditions, as Europe grows frustrated by the lack of clear, enforceable security terms amid ongoing conflict and broader geopolitical tensions.

via The Guardian|

#munich-security-conference #security-guarantees #ukraine

world20 days ago•31 min saved

Abu Dhabi Talks Push Ahead as Russia Rebuts Western Security Guarantees and Seeks Ukrainian Neutrality

Trilateral talks among the US, Ukraine, and Russia continued in Abu Dhabi on February 5, with Kyiv calling the discussions constructive as Moscow resists Western security guarantees and presses for Ukrainian neutrality to shape a pro‑Russian outcome. ISW notes Moscow is crafting new narratives to deter Western guarantees and to push back on minority-rights concessions tied to peace plans, while discussions on extending New START surface with backchannel talks about a six-month extension. On the wartime side, Ukraine reportedly struck Kapustin Yar with Flamingo missiles, while Starlink terminals are expanding Ukrainian battlefield communications; a 314-person POW/exchange was mediated by the US and UAE. Putin framed 2026 as the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia, even as fighting persists across Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson fronts with mixed claims of advances. ISW maintains that Russia seeks a neutral or puppet Ukraine and remains opposed to Western security guarantees, signaling ongoing tension and limited near-term prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#abu-dhabi #new-start #russia

world21 days ago•8 min saved

Ukraine's postwar blueprint: a self-reliant, drone-powered fortress to deter Russia

Ukraine aims to deter Russia with a self-reliant 'steel porcupine': a large, modern army and a resilient, domestically produced defense-industrial base capable of sustained output even if alliance guarantees falter. The plan calls for an 800,000-strong peacetime force, expanded drones and missiles, and reforms to procurement and leadership, funded by European and American support, with an emphasis on production resilience over one-off technologies. Kyiv seeks robust security assurances but stresses deterrence will come from its own capabilities first.

via politico.eu|

#defense #drones #nato

world29 days ago•33 min saved

US-Ukraine peace talks push Donbas concessions under security guarantees, ISW warns

ISW reports the U.S. is pushing Ukraine to cede Donbas in exchange for security guarantees, a condition FT sources say could require Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas; ISW warns such concessions would be a strategic mistake and Russia seeks broader demands beyond Donbas, using cognitive warfare to push capitulation. The conflict features inflated Russian battlefield claims, ongoing operations around Slovyansk, Kostyantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Oskil, and a Shahed drone strike on a Kharkiv train that killed at least five civilians, a potential war crime. Belarus/PRC alignment accompanies Russia’s posture, while Western security guarantees are viewed as essential to deter further aggression.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#donbas #drones #russia

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Ukraine security guarantees near signing after trilateral talks

Zelenskyy said a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is 100% ready to sign, with a signing date to be set before it goes to the U.S. Congress and Ukrainian parliament for ratification. The update followed trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi among Ukraine, the United States, and Russia aimed at ending the invasion, and Zelenskyy pressed for Ukraine to join the European Union by 2027 while insisting Ukraine’s territorial integrity must be respected. Negotiators will reconvene in the UAE on Feb. 1 for the next round, though no final framework on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been agreed.

via PBS|

#abu-dhabi-talks #eu-membership #security-guarantees

world1 month ago•27 min saved

Abu Dhabi Talks Loom as Moscow Pushes Donbas Exit and Frozen Assets

Putin agreed to trilateral US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Jan 23–24, with Kostyukov leading Russia’s delegation and Zelensky’s team including Umerov, Budanov, and others. Moscow pressed the Anchorage formula demanding Donbas withdrawal and NATO rollbacks, and floated using frozen U.S. assets for reconstruction, while also managing a Chechen succession plan to preempt instability. Separately, Ukraine expanded drone capabilities (Sternenko appointed to scale drone use) as fighting persists with no decisive Russian breakthroughs across multiple fronts; ISW notes Russia is leveraging summit ambiguity to push broader security demands beyond eastern Ukraine.}{

via Institute for the Study of War|

#alaska-formula #diplomacy #drones

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Ukraine faces widespread outages and hardships amid Russian strikes

More than a million Ukrainians are without water and heat after Russian missile strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure, amid ongoing fears of a large-scale Russian attack. Western leaders, including UK Prime Minister Starmer and NATO officials, emphasize the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warns of imminent attacks and urges continued military and diplomatic support. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts include prisoner swaps and discussions on long-term security arrangements, with some European leaders calling for increased costs to pressure Russia into ceasefire negotiations.

via DW|

#energy-crisis #russian-strikes #security-guarantees

world1 month ago•3 min saved

European and US Allies Move Toward Security Guarantees for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed uncertainty over European allies' commitment to defend Ukraine if Russia attacks again, despite security guarantees announced by Western leaders. The UK plans parliamentary votes on troop deployment, while Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including seaports and power supplies. Ukraine's foreign reserves and military spending have surged, reflecting ongoing support and conflict.

via The Guardian|

#military-support #russia #security-guarantees

world1 month ago•3 min saved

US and Allies Pledge Support and Troop Deployment in Ukraine Conflict

The US has for the first time supported a coalition of European nations in promising security guarantees to Ukraine, including support in case of future Russian attacks, amid ongoing tensions and efforts to establish a ceasefire, with discussions on deploying troops and monitoring mechanisms, while Russia remains opposed to NATO presence in Ukraine.

via The Guardian|

#ceasefire #russia #security-guarantees

conflict1 month ago•19 min saved

Ukraine Strikes Hit Russian Fuel and Military Targets in Recent Attacks

Ukrainian forces conducted long-range strikes on Russian military and energy infrastructure, while discussions for post-war security guarantees with Western allies took place in Paris. Russia is reportedly increasing covert attacks against German infrastructure as part of preparations for potential future NATO conflict, and Russian forces continue their advances and operations across various fronts in Ukraine. The situation remains highly dynamic with ongoing military actions and international diplomatic efforts.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#conflict #military-strikes #nato