Geopolitical Strategy & Negotiation - US-Russia negotiations initially involved a 28-point plan, which was then revised to a 19-point plan after discussions between the US and Ukraine [1] - The core disagreement remains unresolved, with Russia seeking to limit Ukraine's sovereignty, military size, and geopolitical alignment, including demanding neutrality and barring NATO membership [1] - Russia also seeks territorial concessions, wanting Ukraine to cede land occupied during the invasion and potentially land still under Ukrainian control [1] Ukrainian Stance - Ukraine considers ceding territory a red line and insists on its sovereign right to determine its own future [1] - Ukraine is unwilling to concede land captured by Russia and is deferring difficult decisions on these issues [1]