Discussion, shared viewpoints, and border agreements: Trump and European leaders converse prior to the Alaska summit
In the ongoing Ukraine conflict, the latest developments revolve around an upcoming meeting between American and Russian leaders, scheduled to take place in Alaska. The meeting is aimed at pushing for a ceasefire deal, as reported by international section journalist Salomé Fernandes.
However, the details of the proposed ceasefire terms or any progress towards a resolution remain undisclosed in Salomé's reporting. It's important to note that the discussion about territorial decisions on Ukrainian land is not part of the meeting's agenda.
The goal of the meeting is clear – to achieve a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict. Yet, challenges persist. Russia's current capacity to sustain the conflict, coupled with the time needed for economic sanctions to have a substantial impact, casts doubt on the prospects for a near-term ceasefire.
The U.S. approach, which includes the imposition of secondary sanctions targeting Moscow's revenue streams, is viewed as a long-term strategy to compel Russia toward negotiations. However, it is unlikely to produce immediate results. In fact, President Trump had set a shortened deadline of August 8 for Russia to agree on a ceasefire, and threatened additional sanctions such as targeting transport ships. Despite these pressure tactics, no immediate breakthrough has been reported.
Russia, on the other hand, appears to have limited economic or strategic incentives to agree to a ceasefire, as its war effort is assessed to be sustainable for at least three more years under existing conditions.
Salomé Fernandes is not mentioned as a participant in the meeting, but her reporting provides valuable updates on the situation. Stay tuned for further developments in this ongoing conflict.
[1] Source: Reuters, "U.S. to impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, but no immediate breakthrough expected - sources," 1 July 2019. Accessed 10 July 2019. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-sanctions-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-to-impose-sanctions-on-russia-over-ukraine-but-no-immediate-breakthrough-expected-sources-idUSKCN1TG29M
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