Discussion reveals Russia's stance: Inclusive negotiating in any discourse concerning Ukraine's security assurances, according to Russian remarks.
The Ukraine crisis continues to unfold, with several significant events taking place in recent days.
On Tuesday, US General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, identified Hungary as one of the potential options for hosting peace talks on Ukraine. Caine also held talks with European military chiefs, discussing potential options for a peace deal in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Russian forces claimed fresh advances on the ground in eastern Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting more deaths from Russian attacks. The Russian army broke through Ukrainian defenses between Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, capturing the villages of Sukhetske and Pankivka.
Russia's aerial attacks on the northeastern town of Okhtyrka in the Sumy region wounded at least 14 people, including three children. Six civilians were killed by Russian attacks across eastern and southern Ukraine.
Ukraine's commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky stated that Ukrainian forces are engaged in heavy defensive battles against Russian forces. Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, stated that these latest strikes show the need to put pressure on Moscow, including through sanctions.
Trump earlier stated that European nations are willing to put personnel on the ground to secure any settlement in Ukraine. However, Russia has stated it must be included in any discussions regarding security guarantees for Ukraine.
Moscow signed the Budapest Memorandum in 1994, aimed at ensuring security for Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. However, Russia violated the agreement by taking Crimea in 2014 and starting a full-scale offensive in 2022.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that discussing security guarantees without Russia is futile. In response, a virtual summit on security guarantees for Ukraine was held by NATO military chiefs, with the chair of the alliance's military committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, confirming support for a just, credible, and durable peace in Ukraine.
In a recent development, Trump brought Zelensky and European leaders to the White House for discussions on Ukraine. The discussions are expected to provide insight into the international community's approach to resolving the ongoing crisis.
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