"I see signs of closer alignment between Ukraine and Europe on the one hand and the United States on the other hand. But I don't see that as progress toward ending the war, because the fundamental problem isn't an alignment between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States; it's an alignment between Ukraine and Russia. And that alignment is as far away today as it has been in any time in the last four years."
"Officials from the U.S., Ukraine, and the European Union met this week in Berlin and came away from the talks sounding optimistic about a reaching a deal, in part because Ukraine has reportedly backed off its long-held ambition to join NATO, a concession Russia has long sought. In exchange, Ukraine would receive what's described as a "NATO-like" security guarantee, though specifics remain vague and Russia, absent from the talks, has not signaled its approval."
U.S., Ukraine, and EU officials met in Berlin and expressed optimism about a possible deal after Ukraine reportedly set aside its aspiration to join NATO in exchange for a 'NATO-like' security guarantee. Details of the proposed security guarantees remain vague, and Russia, absent from the talks, has not indicated approval. Alignment has improved between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States, but alignment between Ukraine and Russia remains distant. The fundamental obstacle to ending the war is the lack of alignment between Ukraine and Russia, making a near-term ceasefire or breakthrough unlikely despite Western progress.
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