Latest news on the Ukraine-US Berlin talks:
The most important modification proposal from Ukraine to the "peace plan" at this stage: "abandoning NATO membership" in exchange for "US-provided security guarantees" has been basically finalized, with the US committing to "legislative action by Congress";
Territory is the ultimate issue; Ukraine still refuses to withdraw troops from areas not occupied by Russia. Zelensky clearly stated: This is not what the US requires, but what Russia demands, and it cannot be accepted.
Zelensky's refusal is also something Russia cannot accept. Russia's position is clear: On the same day of the talks, Russian President's advisor Ushakov stated that if the peace plan involves clauses that are "completely unacceptable" to Russia (such as territorial issues), Russia will "strongly oppose" it. He emphasized that the US clearly understands and comprehends Russia's position on the territorial issue.
Ultimately, it still hinges on the irreconcilable territorial issue.
If Zelensky cannot accept territorial concessions, there is no need to continue the negotiations. This marks that the peace talks orchestrated by Trump are just a farce, and the only way forward is on the battlefield.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851603115212800/
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