Diplomatic Stance - Russia states no meeting is planned between President Putin and President Zalinski without a prepared agenda [1][2] - Ukraine believes negotiations are advancing, highlighting a recent White House meeting as a positive step [7] - Ukraine accuses Russia of manipulation and lacking readiness for meaningful conversations [19][20] Key Disagreements - Russia insists on conditions like no NATO membership for Ukraine and discussion of territorial issues, which Ukraine rejects [3] - Russia allegedly attacked an American-owned business in Ukraine, seen as a deliberate provocation to undermine US-Ukraine cooperation [17] - Ukraine is against trading land for peace, reflecting public sentiment and legal framework [23] Potential US Actions - The US administration is perceived to be manipulated by Moscow [19] - Ukraine suggests the US should impose more sanctions on Russia if deadlines for peace are not met [21] - The US is considered to have leverage on Moscow to move the peace process forward [10] Security Concerns - Ukraine is drafting a security guarantee package, with the US playing a crucial role [11][12] - Ukraine believes Russia should not be involved in negotiating security guarantees designed to protect against Russian aggression [14][15]

Tomorrow's important meeting at the White House between presidents Donald Trump and Wadimir Zalinski just got a whole lot bigger and even more important. In quick succession this morning, the president of the European Commission Ursula Vanderlayan, the chancellor of Germany Friedrich Murs, NATO secretary general Mark Ruda, president of Finland, Alexander Stub, and the prime minister of the United Kingdom Kier Starmer all announced that they will take part in that meeting. The president of France, Emanuel Mc ...