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Due to the differences in the views of the breakthrough in peace negotiations about Ukraine is unlikely, writes Reuters (photo: Ludovic Marin/Pool Via Reuters)
Most diplomats consider an agreement between Moscow and Kiev unlikely because of significant differences between the parties, Reuters reports.
It is not clear at this time whether US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s refusal to go to London is indicating that the United States has reduced the expectations of negotiations after US President Donald Trump has said that it was hoping to reach an agreement between Moscow and Kiev this week.
However, most diplomats consider it unlikely, given the significant differences between the parties.
They noted that “the chances of a breakthrough remain scanty,” despite the pressure from Trump, who wants to make this meeting a decisive moment.
“The ball is on the side of Russia … We clearly support the efforts of President Trump to establish peace, as well as calls of Ukraine to a full ceasefire by Russia, ”said Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Kira Starmer.
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witcoff will not participate in the London negotiations, however, as the White House said, he will meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Russia this week as part of Washington’s separate diplomatic initiative.
The London meeting is a continuation of the talks held last week in Paris, where US, Ukrainian and European officials discussed ways to reach peace.
According to European diplomats, then the main purpose was to form a common position, trying to bring the United States closer to the vision of Europe and Ukraine.
However, according to Reuters interlocutors, some of Washington’s proposals were unacceptable to European countries and Kiev, which led to differences between the parties.
Last week Rubio stated that the American concept he and Witkoff presented in Paris received “An encouraging response. ” However, according to sources, among these proposals was the recognition of illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia – which is unacceptable for both Europe and Ukraine.
“Hope is that in London they will reach at least some consent, from which serious negotiations can be started. In the end, Ukraine will have to give something, ”one of the European diplomats said.
According to diplomats, last week the United States was offered to create a neutral zone around the Zaporizhzhya NPP, which is now under the occupation of Russia.
Some ideas of the US are likely not like Moscow. According to two diplomats, Washington disagrees with the requirement of the Russian Federation about “Demilitarization of Ukraine ”and does not oppose the possible participation of European forces in future security guarantees for Ukraine.
On Wednesday, April 23, there will be a meeting of representatives of the United States, Ukraine and Europe on the war of Russia against Ukraine. The US Special Representative in Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg will take part in the negotiations. However, according to the State Department spokeswoman Tami Bruce, State Secretary Marco Rubio will no longer participate in the London meeting.
However, according to Sky News, ministers of the United Kingdom, the USA, France, Germany and Ukraine postponed a planned meeting in London for high -level talks.