Russia Pushes NATO for Security Guarantees Amid Ukraine Talks
Russia is demanding concrete security guarantees from the U.S. and NATO, including Ukraine’s neutral status and no NATO membership, as part of any peace deal, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated Sunday. 🗣️ NATO’s expanding military presence in Eastern Europe has heightened Moscow’s security concerns, Grushko added, calling the alliance’s involvement in Ukraine peacekeeping efforts “entirely incompatible” with its history of “military operations.”
Trump Eyes Ceasefire Talks with Putin 🤝
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to discuss a 30-day ceasefire with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, focusing on territorial disputes and power plants. 🌍 Trump claimed both sides have “discussed” potential solutions but admitted uncertainty about sealing the deal: “Maybe we can, maybe we can’t.”
Zelenskyy: “No Land for Peace” 🚫
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flatly rejected ceding territory to Russia as part of ceasefire negotiations. 💥 “We do not recognize occupied territories as Russian,” he declared, confirming that territorial compromises were debated during U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia last month. Talks remain ongoing, but Kyiv insists sovereignty is non-negotiable. 🔥
