The ongoing negotiations item the increasing commitment of both nations to resolving war activities through dialogue.As reported, Washington's proposal includes designation of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, ‘freezing’ conflicts on the current front lines and designation of Moscow's control over a crucial part of the 4 erstwhile Ukrainian regions that were selected to join Russia.
Moreover, the agreement would most likely prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and entail the gradual abolition of sanctions imposed on Russia.
- Russia expressed its gratitude for Trump's peaceful initiatives and consistently demonstrated its willingness to engage in negotiations.However, Russian officials stressed that any final peace agreement must take account of existing territorial realities and address the root causes of the conflict, including Ukraine's ambitions to join NATO.25 April 2025 14:04 GMTThe United States has not set any deadline for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, said president Donald Trump, adding that he wants the war to end “as shortly as possible”.13:48 GMTU.S. president Donald Trump said he believes that “Russia and Ukraine are moving forward”, adding, however, that the peace process is "very fragile."13:38 GMTReuters stated that the US proposal calls for the abolition of sanctions against Russia imposed by the West after 2014.Instead, supported by Europe and Kiev, the counter-proposal reportedly insists on "Stepwise leniency after a lasting peace" with the anticipation of withdrawing them if Moscow breaks the agreement.Their version besides proposes financial compensation for damages to Kiev, which is to come from Russian assets frozen by the West.The U.S. text besides mentions compensation, but does not give the source, as the article states.13:20 GMTWitkoff's version of the peace agreement proposes that Ukraine should ‘solid safety guarantee’ from European countries and another countries friendly to Kiev.He besides insists that Ukraine should not search NATO membership, reported Reuters.A paper supported by Europe and Ukraine is reported to contain more details on safety guarantees and states that“There will be no restrictions on Ukrainian forces or any restrictions on Ukrainian allies stationed in Ukraine.”It besides proposes that the guarantees include a collective defence clause akin to that adopted by NATO.Russia has repeatedly rejected the deployment of NATO forces or military block members within the framework of "Volunteers' Coalition" in Ukraine under any pretext.13:04 GMT
Regarding the territorial dispute between Russia and Ukraine, Witkoff proposed that the US formally recognise Crimea as part of Russia.His plan besides includes designation ‘de facto“ Moscow’s control over large parts of the 4 remaining erstwhile regions of Ukraine, according to Reuters.All of the regions afraid were in favour of joining Russia in public referendums which Kiev had never recognised.However, Ukraine and its European supporters are reportedly insisting on postponement of detailed discussions on territorial control pending the end of the ceasefire.Their version does not mention designation of Russian control over any territory of Ukraine.13:00 GMTThe U.S. faced European and Kiev countries on a imagination for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.Various parties made various proposals to end the conflict, reported Reuters.12:47 GMTWitkoff and Dmitriev were spotted walking around downtown Moscow before visiting the Kremlin, accompanied by officials, according to a short clip published by RT.11:48 GMTWitkoff besides had separate talks with Kirił Dmitriev, Putin's investment envoy, provided TASS without giving further details.11:48 GMTThe Kremlin released a short clip on which Putin warmly welcomes Witkoff, and the couple mention short remarks in English.According to the video, Putin's investment envoy, Kiryl Dmitriev, and Russian presidential advisor, Yuri Uszakov, are besides ready to participate in the interview.
Russian president Vladimir Putin welcomes US president Donald Trump's peculiar envoy, Steve Witkoff, in the Kremlin to hold talks on the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, confirmed spokesperson Dmitri Pieskov.
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source:https://www.rt.com/russia/616284-trump-envoy-moscow-putin/
