War in Ukraine: A ceasefire in exchange

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Vladimir Putin reportedly presented to the US Special Envoy, Steve Witkov, a proposal that suggests partial withdrawal from his initial positions, with the aim of exposing the war in Ukraine. Moscow’s central demand is for the departure of the Ukrainian forces from Donbas, while Russia will continue to control Donetsk, Lugansk and Crimea. The proposal was made during the meeting of the two men in the Kremlin on Wednesday and foresees a ceasefire, since Ukraine completely abandoned the Donetsk province. Although Russia already holds most of the region, Kiev still controls some important sections. Based on the plan, Moscow will maintain Donetsk and Lugansk, as well as Crimea – attached since 2014 – while not seeking to hold territories in Hersona and Zaporizia who had temporarily passed on to […]
Source: News Beast

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