The talks, described as “constructive” by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, led to an agreement for a summit between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, potentially next week in the United Arab Emirates, though details are still being finalized.
The U.S. push for urgent talks reflects concerns about Ukraine’s faltering military, with reports suggesting its forces face imminent collapse. Putin reportedly offered a broader deal, including nuclear arms agreements and economic incentives like U.S. investment opportunities in Russia. However, resolving Ukraine’s conflict is a priority.
Russia demands control over Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia plus guarantees that Ukraine will not join NATO and will lose Western military support.
Trump may consider these terms, as a July Gallup poll shows 69% of Ukrainians favor a negotiated end to the war. Ukrainian President Zelensky echoed this, stating, “It’s time to end the war,” and supporting summit talks.
Hardliners in Washington, Europe, and Ukraine may resist, fearing a sellout.
Critics warn Trump could use a failed summit to blame Russia, escalating sanctions and extending the conflict. Smaller steps, like halting long-range drone strikes, might be framed as progress but fall short of peace.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov face challenges in setting an agenda, especially on territorial issues. While the summit offers hope for de-escalation, analysts caution that without mutual concessions, it may yield little, prolonging Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. The coming days will be critical in determining whether this diplomatic push can halt the violence or become another stalled effort.
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