White House expects framework agreement to end war in Ukraine by end of month
Publications. Politico reports that the US presidential administration expects to achieve a framework agreement to end the war in Ukraine already by the end of this month. Sources also suggest that the necessary minimum consensus could be reached earlier - even this week.
We are talking about framework, This is a basic political agreement that will determine the direction of further negotiations between Ukraine, the US and Russia.
White House expectations
According to journalists, Washington believes that:
Preliminary consultations between the US and Russia have created a window of opportunity,
the draft plan (28 points) can form the basis of the agreement,
Key positions still need to be agreed with Ukraine.
At the same time, the United States understands that the process is complex and could be disrupted by the Kremlin's position or new Russian attacks.
Context.
The message appeared in the background:
intensification of US diplomacy in Europe,
visits of high-ranking officials to Kyiv,
closed consultations on security guarantees and post-war architecture,
non-public talks between the US and Russia, which Axios previously reported.
Ukraine insists that No decisions can be made without the participation of Kyiv.
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