Core Points - The third round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations has not been scheduled, with Russia expressing a desire to finalize the date while Ukraine seems more focused on a potential meeting between leaders [1][2] - The lack of consensus on key issues such as territory and security guarantees has led to insufficient internal motivation for both sides to engage in negotiations [1] - The external pressure for negotiations has diminished as the United States has shifted its attention to other issues, reducing the external impetus for Russia-Ukraine talks [2] Internal Factors - Both Russia and Ukraine lack the internal drive to negotiate due to the inability to impose concessions on each other in the battlefield [1] - The topics available for discussion have become limited, with previous talks focusing on humanitarian issues and exchanges of prisoners, leaving little room for substantial dialogue in the third round [1] External Factors - The absence of the United States as a key "audience" for the negotiations has contributed to the decline in external motivation for the talks [2] - The shift in U.S. focus towards the Middle East and domestic issues has further weakened the external pressure that previously facilitated the negotiations [2] - Despite the current challenges, there is a possibility of renewed discussions as international interest rises, although significant progress remains unlikely [2]
俄乌第三轮谈判又“卡壳”了?核心分歧难消 美国还“分心”
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-07-02 09:10