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Trump pushes for peace: focus on security guarantees for Ukraine!
Russia recognizes security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump's negotiations and possible sanctions are shaping the current situation.
Trump pushes for peace: focus on security guarantees for Ukraine!
In a recent twist in the Ukraine conflict, Russia has made significant concessions on security guarantees for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Reports from the Small newspaper According to President Vladimir Putin, he has made clear demands as a prerequisite for an end to hostilities. Among other things, Russia is demanding Ukraine's complete renunciation of the eastern Donbass region and Ukraine's neutrality, which precludes NATO membership.
US President Donald Trump commented on these developments in a meeting with European heads of state and announced that he would decide on possible sanctions against Russia in individual cases. His vice president gave the example of additional tariffs of 25 percent on Indian goods that could be imposed in response to purchases of Russian oil. Despite these measures, it is believed that new sanctions will not persuade Russia to agree to a ceasefire.
Safety guarantees in focus
At the summit in Washington, like MDR reported, the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, described the upcoming security guarantees as essential for possible peace in the region. Trump has also agreed to offer support to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached. However, there are also controversial points, such as whether a ceasefire must be considered a precondition for peace negotiations.
In return, Russia has brought an end to the fighting and a possible return of civilians into play as a prerequisite for further negotiations and is offering to exchange 31 detained civilians. These developments follow a series of Russian attacks in Ukraine that took place before the summit and resulted in several casualties.
Challenges in implementing peace plans
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov outlined the ideas on security guarantees that should come from the permanent members of the UN Security Council, including the USA and China. Other countries such as Germany and Turkey could also act as guarantor powers. These proposals have led to a debate within Germany, as it remains unclear to what extent the Bundeswehr can contribute to Ukraine's security ZDF reported.
The negotiations on security guarantees are heavily burdened by the ongoing Russian aggression, such as the recent drone attack on Kharkiv, and the complexity of the geopolitical situation. Trump has already ruled out returning Crimea to Ukraine, and the question of Ukraine's NATO membership remains controversial.
In view of these developments, it remains to be seen how geopolitical tensions will develop in the coming weeks and whether dialogue between the conflict partners will lead to a de-escalating solution.