War in Ukraine: Lawrow signals progress in negotiations!

War in Ukraine: Lawrow signals progress in negotiations!

The efforts to end the war in Ukraine are gaining dynamics, as the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on April 25, 2025. According to vienna.at , the USA and Russia move in the right direction. Lavrow emphasized the explanation of former President Donald Trump, who emphasizes a dialogue about the termination of the conflict.

Although progress is recognized, Lawrow emphasized that there are still specific points that have to be coordinated in detail. He was on the right track as a whole and added that several signs of positive change exist in diplomatic communication between the two countries.

The positions of Ukraine and the international actors

Ukraine has formulated specific demands that play a crucial role in the conversations. According to tagesschau.de Kiev strives to recover the areas occupied by Russia and at the same time call for a safety-political connection to the west. While the United States and the EU support Ukraine's position, Russia demands recognition of the annexed areas and the waiver of NATO membership in Ukraine.

Ukraine remains persistent to maintain their state sovereignty and to insist on military support from the West. In the long term, Kyiv is aiming for NATO membership, even if this seems to be unrealistic. Another deception is the negotiations on a raw material agreement with the United States, which, however, cannot do without security guarantees.

The challenges of negotiations

The complexity of the current negotiations is evident in the relentless positions of Russia. Lavrov made it clear that territorial concessions and the evacuation of occupied areas are not up for debate. Russia also calls for "demilitarization" and "denazification" of Ukraine, while the United States has changed its positions under Trump's presidency and are striving for rapid ceasefire.

The US government expects the Ukraine to avoid loss of territory, which also hardens the fronts. Ukraine has repeatedly insisted to be included directly in the peace negotiations. Meanwhile, the EU is working on gaining a say in ongoing negotiations, even though the United States has so far negotiated without the participation of Ukraine. The disagreement within the EU on the military support of Ukraine remains another obstacle.

A special summit of the EU for March 6, which is supposed to deal with the topics of Ukraine and European security. The developments of the next few days will be crucial to clarify the image of international efforts for peace in the region.