As Ukrainian and Russian delegates met in Istanbul for peace negotiations, the article highlights the contrasting positions of both parties. Russia appears confident and clear in its goals, particularly regarding territorial claims, while the West, particularly Ukraine and its European allies, seem disorganized. Despite the US expressing a neutral stance, Ukraine insists on a ceasefire as a precondition for talks, garnering European support for sanctions. The ultimate outcome of these negotiations hangs in the balance, with critical issues remaining unresolved.
Russia's position on the contours of a potential settlement has long been clear, aside from its calculated ambiguity on territorial matters, which it maintains as leverage.
The United States has adopted an almost neutral stance, while Ukraine and its European allies are working to prevent Washington from pressuring Kyiv into what they view as a premature and unjust peace.
Just before the Istanbul negotiations began, Ukraine declared that its delegation would not discuss anything with the Russians until a ceasefire was agreed upon.
Russian and Ukrainian delegations descended on Istanbul for peace talks, highlighting stark contrasts in their positions: one assured and methodical, the other chaotic and uncertain.
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