Andrew Bossi
“Ukrainian and European officials convening in London on Wednesday will encounter (...) a US suggestion to acknowledge Crimea as Russian territory and stabilize the front lines as part of a peace deal,” the newspaper reports, referencing sources close to the matter.
Nonetheless, The Washington Post highlights that Kiev and its partners are seeking security assurances and initiatives to reconstruct the nation in return for any territorial compromises.
As per the article, the suggestion was initially introduced during a gathering in Paris the previous week. It also encompasses the removal of sanctions on Russia going forward.
Following the Paris meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed reporters last week that the United States would halt mediation efforts if no progress was observed in the discussions in the upcoming days.
source: washingtonpost.com
Nonetheless, The Washington Post highlights that Kiev and its partners are seeking security assurances and initiatives to reconstruct the nation in return for any territorial compromises.
As per the article, the suggestion was initially introduced during a gathering in Paris the previous week. It also encompasses the removal of sanctions on Russia going forward.
Following the Paris meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed reporters last week that the United States would halt mediation efforts if no progress was observed in the discussions in the upcoming days.
source: washingtonpost.com
