Russian document proposes prolonging Ukraine war, undermining Trump-led peace talks: No resolution ‘before 2026’

March 15, 2025 MeighTimbol News 0
A document proposes that Russia prolong the Ukraine war and drag out peace talks led by President Trump so that “a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis cannot happen before 2026.” via REUTERS
THE NEW YORK POST | Published March 13, 2025

A document prepared for the Kremlin proposes that Russia prolong the Ukraine war and drag out peace talks led by President Trump so that “a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis cannot happen before 2026.”

European intelligence services obtained the document — written by an influential think tank in Moscow with ties to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in February — that suggests Moscow should be ready to undermine any possible peace deal with a list of outlandish demands in order to keep the war going, the Washington Post reports.

It outlines ways Russia could benefit from raising tensions among the US, China and the EU to derail Trump’s position to negotiate peace and says it’s “impossible” for a peace deal to be reached between the warring nations within 100 days.

Five fires broke out at different locations: an outbuilding, an inoperative building, three cars, a balcony of a high-rise building, and household items in the attic of a residential building were on fire. The firefighting effort was complicated by the constant presence of Russian reconnaissance and strike drones.
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, sparking a war that has been going on three years. \ State Emergency Service of Ukraine

The document, meant for the FSB’s division overseeing operations in Ukraine, firmly rejects the notion of peacekeepers in Ukraine despite proposals from European leaders.

On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia would not accept peacekeeping troops from any NATO country on Ukrainian territory “under any conditions.”

The document, meant for the FSB’s division overseeing operations in Ukraine, firmly rejects the notion of peacekeepers in Ukraine despite proposals from European leaders.

On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia would not accept peacekeeping troops from any NATO country on Ukrainian territory “under any conditions.”

It states that Russia should insist on sovereignty over the Ukrainian territories it has seized during the war and that Moscow could benefit its position by proposing US companies be allowed to develop rare earth minerals in Russia and Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine.

The pro-Kremlin think tank also suggested that Russia continues to crave more territory.

The document proposes a buffer zone in northeast Ukraine near the Russian regions of Bryansk and Belgorod, along with a demilitarized zone in southern Ukraine near Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.

A resident rides a bicycle near the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine March 11, 2025.
A resident rides a bicycle near the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine, March 11, 2025.REUTERS

It dismissed any efforts by the US to partially lift sanctions if Russia agrees to peace.

“It’s not clear what would be the benefit for Russia,” it says, adding “the importance of the factor of sanctions against our country has been clearly exaggerated.”

 

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SOURCE: www.nypost.com

RELATED: Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say

REUTERS | Published March 13, 2025
  • Russia’s demands similar to earlier terms presented to US, say sources
  • Demands include no NATO membership for Kyiv, no foreign troops in Ukraine
  • Unclear if Putin will engage seriously in peace talks
  • Biden administration discussed demands prior to Ukraine invasion
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON March 12 (Reuters) – Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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It is not clear what exactly Moscow included on its list or whether it is willing to engage in peace talks with Kyiv prior to their acceptance. Russian and American officials discussed the terms during in-person and virtual conversations over the last three weeks, the people said.
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SOURCE: www.reuters.com

 

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