Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has declared that Moscow is prepared to strike a deal with the United States to end the conflict in Ukraine, but only if Washington accepts Russia’s previously outlined conditions. Speaking on the ongoing negotiations, Lavrov emphasized that certain elements of a potential agreement still need to be finalized, suggesting that while progress is being made, key disagreements remain.
According to Lavrov, the current diplomatic process involves intense backroom discussions between Russia and the U.S., with both sides working to align their positions. He notably singled out U.S. President Donald Trump as the only Western leader who “understands the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis and is willing to address them.” This statement underscores Moscow’s view that the negotiation is primarily a bilateral matter between Russia and the U.S., with Ukraine playing a secondary role, an approach that has angered Kyiv.
Lavrov confirmed that Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, came to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, delivering what are believed to be revised American proposals for a settlement. The talks, described as “very active,” appear to be proceeding without direct Ukrainian involvement, further isolating Kyiv’s leader Zelensky, who has repeatedly rejected any agreements that compromises Ukraine’s territorial integrity or sovereignty.
Trump’s Two-Week Deadline and the Sticking Points
Trump has reportedly set a two-week deadline, until May 8-9, for the negotiations to conclude, warning that the U.S. could reassess its stance if no agreement is reached. In recent remarks, Trump expressed cautious optimism, stating, “We are putting significant pressure on Russia. I think they want a deal. We’ll find out very soon.” However, he also stressed that Ukraine must be willing to compromise, hinting at the political difficulties Zelensky faces in accepting any concessions.
Details of the proposed deal, as reported by the MSM, reveal several contentious demands:
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Ukrainian Military Rights: The U.S. is reportedly pushing for Russia to formally recognize Ukraine’s right to maintain its armed forces and defense industry, which is a direct challenge to Moscow’s stated goal of “demilitarizing” Ukraine.
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant: The plan reportedly requires Russia to return control of the nuclear facility to Ukraine, with the U.S. potentially overseeing its operations.
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Territorial Concessions: Washington is also seeking the withdrawal of Russian forces from parts of Kharkiv region and guaranteed Ukrainian access to the entire Dnieper River.
These conditions, however, clash with Zelensky’s unwavering stance. Following a meeting with European allies in London, the Ukrainian leader reiterated that any agreement violating Ukraine’s “values or Constitution” is unacceptable, a clear reference to potential recognition of the lost territories or restrictions on NATO membership.
Western Divisions and Ukraine’s Resistance
The negotiations have exposed rifts within the Western coalition. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, during his visit to Washington, urged the U.S. not to force Ukraine into an unfavorable deal. French President Emmanuel Macron took a harder line, suggesting Trump should direct his frustration at Putin rather than Kyiv. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for increased economic pressure on Russia, while the leaders of South Africa and Poland openly stated that Ukraine may need to make territorial compromises to end the war.
Zelensky, however, remains defiant. In his recent interview, he accused Russia of allegedly seeking the “destruction of the U.S.” and insisted on achieving “peace through strength”, a stance that complicates all diplomatic efforts. With Moscow unwilling to back down from its core demands and Kyiv resisting external pressure, the coming days will test whether a breakthrough is possible, or if the war will continue with no resolution in sight.
sfonda adesso è il momento dell’aviazione, il 9 maggio odessa a casa russia.
a deal that leaves odessa kharkiv in nazi hands is unthinkable.
the issues the crimea .england will not let russuas referendum.there be recognised. they will not let russua have the crimea and none of them will admit it that’s the conundrum in their theatrical act
obviously when zekensky insulted trump at the white house he knew he was flying straight to king charles and once there he signed the 100 year minerals deal with england and england agreed to back ukraine for 100 years in the war
meaning they will not allow peace until russia is defeated but they all act as if they don’t know about each others deals ? because obviously the mineral deal includes all regions of ukraine imo .
the mystery is why ,when obviously trump would have known perfectly well zekensky was going straight to london and of course he knows about the 100 year mutual deal
they’ve made since its freely available in the public domain, they all act as if they have no idea about each other’s deals that’s the weird part .imo
one poseidon and this arrogant island is gone
england is not in the position to “let” anything
my deal only in amerikan and tel aviv ghay bars
of course u are , the usual piece of shit russian gay
the final stages of trump walking away from ukraine once a deal is struck and ukraine continues fighting with its europeon allies, at least until the next europeon elections anyway.
with friends like the europeons, who needs enemies?
england’s pulling zelenskies strings he can’t agree to any deal they dont allow . imo
only deal that poutine should be permitted to make is to make ukraine a land locked rump state. if anything other then that is permitted poutine and his gaggle of $hyl0ck apparatchiks in the kremlin must be terminated.
russian zionist dick suckers and there american partners.
trump said straight out ukraine has to give crimea to russia. zekensky s still hiding down in south africa and made it clear that won’t be happening so putin bombed kiev. he’s obviously got to have to bomb londin .basically they won’t let him.havr crimea and russia can’t survive without it .
apparently, the peace plan is being sabotaged by the drug addict zelensky, encouraged by the shitty european leaders. trump must withdraw all american troops and military installations from europe. then the shitty european leaders will give up their pro-war ambitions against russia. russia must bomb ukraine very heavily, so that the shitty ukrainians capitulate unconditionally.
you can make all the agreements you like with america but this president, or the next one or the one after that will walk away from it. america will do anything to get time and space to try and rearm with new weapons to try and match russia and china. if russia and china don’t take on america now then they are just storing up bigger trouble for the future. act now and save the world.
just to sabotage trump,vince and rubio effort of peace.the warmonger stooges macron,starmer and eu puppet almost wipe out usa soldiers in poland with sectarian killings in which their are experts in syria.
since trump call the pull out of us troops their are mysteriously dying in poland apparently stucking in mud or capsize in mud.
1.trump, usa and ukraina will recodnize crimea as it is russian land. 2.usa and ujraina will recodnize 4 other east cities as russian land. 3. no nato for ukraina
and peace deal approved by putin.