Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks
Summary
Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume U.S.-brokered peace talks, even as deep disputes over territory and security guarantees remain unresolved. The latest diplomatic push includes a local ceasefire in Kherson to allow aid, but both sides continue trading strikes and holding firm on their core demands.
Key Points
- Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to resume U.S.-brokered peace talks after more than four years of war.
- A local ceasefire in Kherson will allow aid into a stranded town next week following secret consultations involving Melania Trump and civilian negotiators.
- Russia continues to demand control of occupied Ukrainian regions, while Ukraine insists on security guarantees against future invasion.
- Despite the diplomatic push, Russia launched missiles and drones at Kyiv, underscoring that the battlefield conflict continues.
