Russia and the US are about to hold talks on a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, which may end the war! Ukraine is strongly opposed. Russia has already contacted countries such as India, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.
President Putin of Russia vs. President Trump of the United States, Foreign Minister Lavrov of Russia vs. Vice President Vance of the United States. Defense Minister Belousov of Russia vs. Secretary of State Rubio of the United States.
Finance Minister Siluanov of Russia, U.S. special representative Dmitriev, against U.S. envoy Whitcomb, U.S. Finance Minister Bentsen. In addition, there is also Russian presidential assistant Ushakov's entourage.
Russia's demands are not just about territory; Russia will definitely also ask the West to return 30 billion dollars in frozen assets and lift sanctions against Russia.
Territory can be ceded by Ukraine, and lifting sanctions can be discussed. However, getting the West to come up with 30 billion dollars is likely the biggest challenge. It is estimated that they have already spent almost all of it.
Russia has announced that it will cut military spending for three consecutive years starting next year. It is estimated that Europe and Ukraine have realized that Russia's weakness is the economy. It is highly likely that they will continue to fight.
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