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According to renowned American journalist Seymour Hersh, Russia and Ukraine are currently engaged in peace negotiations. The talks, led by Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov and his Ukrainian counterpart Valerii Zaluzhnyi, might include the recognition of Crimea and four other former Ukrainian regions as part of Russia.
Under the potential agreement, Russia would consent to Ukraine joining NATO, provided NATO forces do not station on its territory, and only defensive weapons are deployed. Hersh notes that both Russian and Ukrainian sides see the continuation of war as illogical, and Russian President Vladimir Putin would agree to set borders based on troop positions at the end of negotiations.
An American official involved in the high-level talks revealed that this is not a spontaneous event but a well-planned move by Zaluzhnyi. He stated that the war is over, and they want out, as continuing it would destroy Ukraine’s next generation.
However, the Biden administration is strongly against this peace deal, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains an unpredictable factor. He has reportedly been told that the issue is a military matter and the talks will proceed with or without his involvement. A U.S. official mentioned that the White House is totally against the proposed agreement, but it is likely to happen, with Putin not yet expressing opposition.
Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced significant progress by Ukraine in meeting the criteria for EU membership. In an interview with Politico, she emphasized that Ukraine has met almost all the requirements set when it became a candidate country.
However, this might not be entirely good news for Ukraine. Hungary and Slovakia have publicly declared ending their aid to Ukraine, and France announced its intention to reduce aid. Slovakian former Prime Minister Robert Fico also publicly stated his opposition to Ukraine’s NATO membership.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said his country would veto the EU’s 12th sanctions package if it targets Russian gas, oil, or nuclear energy. Szijjarto argues against any restrictions that benefit Hungary.
Finally, it has been a challenging few months for President Joe Biden and his foreign policy team. Israel’s renewed bombing in Gaza and the divided American public opinion reflect unfavorably in polls for the White House. Meanwhile, Biden and his aides have been sidelined in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, which are rapidly gaining momentum.
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