U.S. and Russia Pursue Peace Deal That Could Cement Kremlin's Gains in Ukraine

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U.S. and Russia Pursue Peace Deal That Could Cement Kremlin's Gains in Ukraine

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U.S. and Russia Pursue Peace Deal That Could Cement Kremlin's Gains in Ukraine

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U.S. and Russia aim for a peace deal to secure Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky faces pressure to cede key regions to Russia.
Trump and Putin scheduled to meet August 15 in Alaska for negotiations.

The U.S. and Russia are reportedly working towards a peace deal that would cement Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine, following years of conflict. This deal would involve Ukraine ceding control over the eastern Donbas region, Crimea, and parts of Luhansk and Donetsk, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. If confirmed, such an agreement would represent a significant diplomatic victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin, yet Ukraine has not given its consent, raising uncertainties regarding the proposed terms, according to Newsweek, aa, and Bloomberg.

Reuters and Bloomberg.

As tensions escalate, Ukrainian officials express a complicated stance. Zelensky emphasized the need for robust pressure on Russia to ensure any ceasefire agreement meets Ukrainian sovereignty needs. This indicates a tactical maneuver to maintain negotiation power while acknowledging the potential for a significant territorial compromise, as discussed in the reports from Reuters and aa.