Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the US vice president to discuss security guarantees amid Trump administration efforts to broker a truce deal with Moscow. Zelensky emphasized the need for real security guarantees and ongoing dialogue with the White House before any endgame to the war is formulated. Vance acknowledged the goal of achieving a durable peace in Eastern Europe without future conflict.
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Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine, demands NATO exclusion
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that Russia will demand ironclad security guarantees in any peace deal, including Ukraine's neutral status and NATO countries excluding Ukraine from membership. These guarantees are crucial for Russia to agree to the agreement, as outlined in his remarks to the Russian media outlet Izvestia. Grushko emphasized the importance of Ukraine remaining neutral and not joining NATO as part of the conditions for peace. Full Article
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