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11mo ago

Conflicting Peace Proposals Highlight Deep Divides in Russia-Ukraine War

As diplomatic efforts intensify, Russia and Ukraine remain at odds over key conditions for ending the conflict.

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An attendee of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, Germany wears an EU and Ukraine flag lapel pin badge, on June 12. Photo: Bloomberg
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a news conference as part of the Ukraine peace summit in Obbürgen, Switzerland, Saturday, June 15, 2024. Switzerland is hosting scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out the first steps toward peace in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
Russia, soldier, fires, gun, in, Ukraine

Overview

  • Russia's ambassador to the U.S. outlines a peace plan demanding Ukraine's neutrality and territorial concessions.
  • Ukraine's President Zelenskyy rejects Russia's terms, insisting on the restoration of all Ukrainian territories.
  • Recent peace summits, including one in Switzerland, fail to produce a consensus among international stakeholders.
  • Putin seeks to bolster military support through diplomatic visits to North Korea and Vietnam.
  • Western allies increase support for Ukraine amid concerns over potential shifts in U.S. policy post-2024 elections.