Natalyia Terninsko told us, "They're killing civilians. It's elimination of the Ukrainian nation. >> They're just wiping our cities off the face of the earth." >> We interviewed Maxim and Natalia, Tatiana and Liisa, in the conference center, destroyed by the first missile. We could see where the warhead crashed through to the basement. The Russians claim they were aiming at a military awards ceremony, but prosecutor Vitali Doval says that doesn't explain how no troops were hit and why two missiles fell on c ...

Geopolitical Landscape & Negotiation Dynamics - The US government is increasing pressure to end the war in Ukraine, with initial proposals involving substantial concessions from Ukraine, including military size limits, NATO aspirations, and territorial compromises [1] - A 28-point plan, initially perceived as pro-Russian, faced strong opposition from both Ukraine and members of the US Congress, who viewed it as rewarding Vladimir Putin and setting a negative precedent [1] - Negotiations between American and Ukrainian representatives have led to revisions and upgrades to the initial draft, with progress made in narrowing open items [1][5] - Security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially modeled on Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, have been a key part of the negotiation package from the beginning [13][14] - Territorial compromise, involving Ukraine ceding some territory occupied by Russia, is being considered as part of the deal, contingent on sufficient security assurances [14] Key Considerations & Potential Outcomes - President Zalinski is in a vulnerable position due to internal political challenges and military setbacks, potentially influencing the negotiation process [6][7] - Ukraine's population has decreased from over 40 million to potentially below 30 million, and the average age of fighters is increasing, highlighting the strain of the war [8] - The debate exists regarding whether Ukraine should cede any territory, with some arguing it would be catastrophic for the West, while others acknowledge the necessity of territorial compromise for a peace deal [10] - A "rock solid" Article 5 type guarantee is considered crucial for any agreement to be effective and prevent a recurrence of past failures [16][17] - The size of the Ukrainian army is a point of contention, with initial proposals for a cap of 600,000 troops being challenged [4][18] Political & Media Reactions - The initial 28-point peace plan was condemned by a bipartisan group of senators, who criticized it as rewarding Putin [20][21] - Media outlets, such as the New York Post, have expressed strong support for Ukraine and criticized the initial proposal as a giveaway to a dictator [1][2]

Trump said he could be open to changes in the plan for ending the war in Ukraine after Kyiv, European governments and some Republican lawmakers called it too heavily weighted in Moscow’s favor https://t.co/dHjuE7IFyz ...

Kyiv’s biggest European allies lined up with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to reject key elements of the plan to end the war in Ukraine https://t.co/PqWO2RUKQu ...

RT Bloomberg New Economy (@BBGNewEconomy)On the war in Ukraine and US sanctions against Russia, "The President has been quite decisive. But he has also been very clear that the war needs to end." United Nations US Representative @michaelgwaltz⏯️https://t.co/ocFSIrdHn7 https://t.co/wLbt2EEF9I ...

In Ukraine, the wreckage is often gone before victims can recover their effects https://t.co/lzkTSWxo78 ...

A new American-Russian plan to end the war in Ukraine has emerged, just as Volodymyr Zelensky is grappling with a corruption scandal that marks his gravest crisis since the invasion. It appears to be little short of a demand for capitulation https://t.co/m5BwnTtTcz ...

The war in Ukraine has catalyzed a dramatic rerating of defense stocks in Europe. ...

From @WSJopinion: It’s time to accept that Vladimir Putin likely believes any realistic end to the war in Ukraine on negotiated terms would endanger his rule, writes Holman Jenkinshttps://t.co/JJHZa8mv14 ...

For much of the war complaints by “Z-bloggers” appeared to be tolerated so long as they created a veneer of public support for Vladimir Putin’s campaign. No longer https://t.co/rim4gDjnJI ...