Russia's Non-Paper Diplomacy: Tensions Over Ukraine Peace Terms
Russia sent a 'non-paper' to the U.S. reiterating its terms for a peace deal with Ukraine. It demands control over the Donbas region and no NATO troops in Ukraine. This move counters Trump's view of current frontlines and casts doubt on the proposed Budapest summit with Putin.
Russia has reiterated its peace terms with Ukraine through a "non-paper," a private communique sent to the U.S. over the weekend, according to informed sources. Key among the demands is Russia's control over Ukraine's Donbas region, which clashes with former President Trump's suggestion to freeze frontlines at their present locations.
The White House and Russian embassy in Washington remained silent on the matter, as a proposed summit between Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Budapest faces increasing uncertainty. A White House official mentioned that no immediate plans exist for such a meeting.
Amid discussions, Trump spoke with Putin over the phone and hinted the Budapest meeting could occur soon. However, in a separate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, U.S. officials presented a Russian plan to cede the Donbas for minor territories, which Zelenskiy rejected. Trump later supported the idea of freezing current battle lines.
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