Ukrainian and European officials meeting in London are responding to a controversial U.S. proposal that recognizes Russia's annexation of Crimea while seeking to stabilize the situation. The proposal suggests trade-offs where Russia would cease hostilities in exchange for recognition of Crimea as part of Russia, and potentially lifting sanctions. Ukrainian officials express conflicting feelings about the proposals, which seem to overshadow the urgency for security guarantees and aid for reconstruction. As diplomatic pressure intensifies, concerns about U.S.-Ukraine relations loom large amid this pivotal military context.
The U.S. proposals involve recognizing Crimea’s annexation, lifting sanctions, and asking Moscow to cease hostilities, pressuring Ukraine for peace talks amid concern over relations.
U.S. presentations suggest that accepting territorial concessions could lead to security guarantees and reconstruction aid for Ukraine, although many in Kyiv remain skeptical.
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