New attempt to negotiate: Russia's ultimatum to Ukraine on Monday!

New attempt to negotiate: Russia's ultimatum to Ukraine on Monday!

Istanbul, Türkei - On Monday, the signs of diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine are on a new round of negotiations in Istanbul. Russia has proposed Ukraine a ceasefire that goes hand in hand with a new round of negotiations. Foreign Minister Sergei Lawrow announced that the Russian delegation would present a memorandum to overcome the existing differences. However, Ukraine immediately responded to the need to maintain this memorandum promptly in order not to fail the meeting. Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha emphasized the importance that Russia immediately submits his proposals.

In the background discussion, Defense Minister Rustem Umjerow has already handed over a document with the Ukrainian position to the Russian chief negotiator. President Wolodymyr Selenskyj demands more international pressure on Russia and is skeptical about the will of Moscow to end the war.

peace talks and international reactions

Selenskyj expressed that a peace that begins with a ceasefire was immediately possible. However, this assessment comes in a situation in which Ukraine and its European allies, including Germany, France and Great Britain, have called for a 30-day, complete and unconditional ceasefire as a prerequisite for peace talks. This ultimatum had expired on Monday, and Russia rejected the demands while the attacks were continued at the same time. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that new sanctions against Russia could follow if no progress is visible.

The EU has already passed 16 sanction packages since the beginning of the war, while a 17th package is in preparation that is supposed to contain measures against the Russian shadow fleet and against companies that deal with existing sanctions. The Kremlin, on the other hand, accuses Germany of operating war drives because Germany offers Ukraine support in building far -reaching rockets.

Trump is hesitant in new sanctions, but has expressed an ultimatum for Putin and urges a dialogue in Istanbul. While Selenskyj is willing to check Putin's proposal, it is unclear whether and in what form Russia will actually take part in the talks. Observers think it is likely that Putin is not ready to speak directly to Selenskyj.

military location and geopolitical strategy

The Ukrainian domestic secret service SBU, meanwhile, reports on a drone attack on a Russian ammunition factory in Murom, while Russian armed forces are increasingly active in the Donetsk region. The situation remains hot and uncertain, while the international community continues to hope for a peaceful solution.

The geopolitical tensions illustrate the complexity of the situation and it remains to be seen whether negotiations in Istanbul will lead to significant progress. In its part, Ukraine has already taken steps to mobilize international support and to underline the strategic importance of its independence.

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