Ukraine made it clear to the envoys of the United States that handing over territory is out of the question as part of any peace negotiation. This position was conveyed during diplomatic contacts between Kyiv and Washington.
Crucial points of disagreement between Kyiv and Moscow were also highlighted. These divergences include control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which continues to be a delicate issue in the negotiations.
Another open question is the creation of a possible demilitarized economic zone in the Donbas, a region that remains at the center of the conflict between the two parties.
Finally, Moscow demanded a temporary cessation of hostilities for three months, a proposal that was not well received by Ukrainian diplomacy.
