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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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Ukraine Signals Readiness for Ceasefire Amid U.S. Push for Peace

 

In a significant development, Ukraine has expressed its willingness to accept a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, contingent on Russia's agreement. This announcement follows high-level peace talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between Ukrainian and U.S. officials. The proposed ceasefire, which could be extended by mutual consent, aims to halt hostilities and pave the way for lasting peace.

The United States has emphasized that the success of this initiative hinges on Russia's reciprocity. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio remarked, "The ball is in Russia's court," underscoring the importance of Moscow's cooperation in achieving peace. The U.S. has also pledged to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, signaling its commitment to supporting Kyiv during this critical juncture.

The talks in Saudi Arabia also touched on broader issues, including potential prisoner exchanges and the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia. Both sides have expressed hope that this ceasefire could serve as a stepping stone toward ending the three-year-long conflict.

As the world watches, the focus now shifts to Russia's response. Will Moscow seize this opportunity for peace, or will the conflict continue to claim lives and devastate communities? The coming days will be crucial in determining the trajectory of this war.

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