Selenskyj makes ultimate demands to Putin: Peace hangs on the silk thread!
Selenskyj makes ultimate demands to Putin: Peace hangs on the silk thread!
Istanbul, Türkei - On June 1, 2025, Ukraine and Russia started a new attempt to end the conflict. Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj confirmed that negotiations will take place in Istanbul next Monday. The Ukrainian delegation is headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Selenskyj emphasizes the urgency of the negotiations and names three central demands of Ukraine, which must be met for the end of hostility: a complete and unconditional ceasefire, the rapid release of captured hostages and the return of kidnapped children. This reports OE24
Selenskyj emphasizes that it is crucial to prepare a meeting at the highest level in order to secure a reliable and permanent peace. In recent years, Ukraine has suffered from the pressure of Russian aggression, with concerns about territorial concessions and future security guarantees. Yevheniia Kravchuk, deputy group leader of Selenskyj's party 'Diener of the People', expresses that Ukraine is in a stronger negotiation position because it was able to recapture some areas annexed by Russia.
negotiations in the international context
However, the expectations of permanent peace in Ukraine have become more careful due to almost three years of Russian invasion. The first personal discussions between Selenskyj and the new representatives of the US government, including Vice President JD Vance and Foreign Minister Marco Rubio, will take place at the upcoming Munich security conference. These negotiations could be crucial for the termination of the war in Ukraine, reports EURONEWS .
In autumn 2024,Selenskyj had already stated that Ukraine could either need nuclear weapons or NATO membership to ensure its safety. Despite these claims, NATO membership is described as "unrealistic" by US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth. Kravchuk insists that any security guarantees should come exclusively from the United States, not only from the EU.
Russia's position and international challenges
On the other hand, Russia is determined to keep the annexed areas and calls on Ukraine to exclude NATO. According to Tagesschau , however, the Ukraine would like to completely restore its territorial integrity. The United States and Europe support this position. Nevertheless, Ukraine faces the dilemma of being forced to be territorial concessions.
With regard to the future security and military support of Ukraine, there is disagreement within the EU, in particular with regard to the provision of soil troops. A special summit of the EU should take place on March 6th to clarify open questions and to discuss further need for action.
Developments in the coming days could be crucial for both Ukraine and the international community, which is hoping for a solution to the conflict.
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