Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed two days of trilateral talks with US and Russian officials as "constructive," indicating a positive trajectory for the peace process in Ukraine. The gathering, which took place in the United Arab Emirates, marked the first format of this kind in quite some time, bringing together top envoys from both sides. Trump administration officials sat down with Ukrainian and Russian representatives in the same talks.
The discussions centered on finding parameters for ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized his country's desire for American monitoring and oversight to ensure genuine security. While expressing hope for a deal, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia's brutal massive missile strike against Ukraine during the talks, warning of "cynical" attempts by Moscow to disrupt the peace process.
The peace talks were initiated by US President Donald Trump, who has pledged to resolve the conflict on his first day back in office. As of now, no agreement has been reached between Moscow and Kyiv. The most recent proposal would grant Russia expanded control over two eastern Ukrainian territories in exchange for security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe.
International leaders have weighed in on the negotiations, with Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel calling on increased air defense and energy support for Ukraine, while Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares condemned Russia's "unacceptable violations of International Law."
With no final agreement in sight, it remains to be seen how the talks will unfold. Zelensky's optimism suggests a cautious approach, with all parties agreeing to report back on their progress and coordinate further steps with their leaders.
The discussions centered on finding parameters for ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized his country's desire for American monitoring and oversight to ensure genuine security. While expressing hope for a deal, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia's brutal massive missile strike against Ukraine during the talks, warning of "cynical" attempts by Moscow to disrupt the peace process.
The peace talks were initiated by US President Donald Trump, who has pledged to resolve the conflict on his first day back in office. As of now, no agreement has been reached between Moscow and Kyiv. The most recent proposal would grant Russia expanded control over two eastern Ukrainian territories in exchange for security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe.
International leaders have weighed in on the negotiations, with Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel calling on increased air defense and energy support for Ukraine, while Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares condemned Russia's "unacceptable violations of International Law."
With no final agreement in sight, it remains to be seen how the talks will unfold. Zelensky's optimism suggests a cautious approach, with all parties agreeing to report back on their progress and coordinate further steps with their leaders.
! On a serious note, I'm glad Zelensky's being cautious, we don't want any more missiles flying around and making Ukraine's life even harder 
This whole peace process thing is like trying to find a needle in a haystack right? 
Anyways, I was reading some stats about the Ukraine-Russia war and did you know that since 2014, there have been over 13k civilian deaths? 
That's crazy! The number of displaced people has also skyrocketed to around 7.5 million.
, the talks in UAE were pretty interesting. Did you see that the US and Russia had top envoys talking for the first time in ages? 
It's like they're finally getting serious about finding a way out of this mess! 
But, we need to keep an eye on Russia's track record when it comes to breaking promises. They've got a history of doing things the hard way.
. It's no wonder Zelensky is pushing for American monitoring and oversight to ensure genuine security 
. We'll just have to wait and see if this new proposal from Moscow really has any teeth or not...
Still, given the current state of things, anything is better than the status quo, right? The idea that Russia wants expanded control over eastern Ukrainian territories in exchange for security guarantees just doesn't sit well with me. It feels like they're trying to carve out a foothold there without actually wanting to compromise on their broader goals.
Ultimately, I think the key to resolving this conflict is going to be finding a way to address the underlying issues that led to it in the first place – like the annexation of Crimea and the ongoing support for separatist groups.
ukraine deserves a break from this war, dont u think? 
. zelensky's right to want american oversight tho, its like, security is key here 
. i'm not sure about this deal proposed by trump, sounds kinda sketchy 
. gotta keep an eye on these talks tho, dont wanna get our hopes up only to crash 
Like, what's the point of even having a peace process if there's gonna be more conflicts in the future? On a completely unrelated note, have you tried that new sour cream and onion potato chip from the bag? So good!
. But seriously, Russia's been playing hardball on this one - all these brutal missile strikes and now they're trying to use Ukraine as leverage? 
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. But for real, this whole situation is super complicated and there are so many players involved 
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. But let's be real, it's like trying to get my grandma to use TikTok – it's gonna take some convincing 
I'm rooting for Ukraine and Europe to get a good deal, but I won't hold my breath until then 
. The more I think about it, the more I want to send Ukraine a care package with some decent snacks and a Netflix subscription – that's what they need to keep the peace 
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. Maybe it's time to take a step back and reevaluate the situation... The idea of increased air defense and energy support for Ukraine is definitely a good one 
. The fact that they're talking about giving Russia more control over eastern Ukrainian territories in exchange for security guarantees doesn't sit right with me 
It's great that the US and Russia are talking again (I mean, it had to happen sooner or later 
). I'm all for Ukraine getting some monitoring and oversight, though - safety should always be the priority 
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). And yeah, Russian actions do seem kinda "cynical" and not exactly in line with international law 
. They have the most incredible cappuccinos and the owner is super friendly. I went there with my friends last weekend and we were all like, "omg, we need to come back here every week!" But anyway, back to Ukraine... I mean, can you imagine if they just had a good strong coffee to calm everyone down during these tense talks? maybe it's time for a Ukrainian coffee shop tour? 
. Zelensky seems like a pretty cool dude, I guess 
. He wants that American monitoring and oversight, huh? Can't say I blame him 
] Ukraine needs a new timeline for peace!
] It's time to think outside the box (or war zone)!
! I'm kinda surprised Trump was behind this trilateral meet, never thought he'd be the one brokering peace 
. I mean, Russia doesn't want to give up control over those eastern territories, but at the same time, Ukraine needs security guarantees