The peace of Ukraine, in its decisive phase: Trump will meet Zelensky after being with Putin
According to the British Financial Times, the meeting will be conditioned by Russia's demands, Donetsk and Lugansk, to secure a peace agreement.
Volodimir Zelenski and Donald Trump at one of their last meetings.
Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelensky will meet atthe White House in Washington tomorrow, Monday, at a meeting that could mark a turning point in thewar in Ukraine, just 48 hours after the summit between Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, at which the chances of a peace agreement that goes beyond the truce will be explored.
In recent days, Trump has publicly defended the need for a treaty between Moscow and Kiev and has conveyed to Zelensky and several European leaders the Kremlin's proposals, including the demand that Ukraine hand over control of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions to the Russians as a prerequisite for ending the war.
The US president has stressed that an isolated ceasefire "cannot be sustained for long, "so Trump would like to see progress toward a definitive peace . In his view, the next step would be a trialogue with Zelensky and Putin to sign a lasting peace treaty.
For Moscow,in addition to the control of Donetsk and Lugansk, the negotiation should include assurances about the future status of other regions (Jerson and Zaporiyia), as well as requests relating to sanctions in Crimea, Russia and theWest.
Zelensky , who has been in contact with members of Europe and the Baltic over the weekend and will come to the meeting in Washington with the support of several EU governments , has repeatedly stated that peace cannot be achieved through unilateral concessions, while some leaders, such as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have pointed out that a rapid and stable agreement can lead to more than a fragile ceasefire.
In any case, Monday's meeting will be crucial because, in addition to agreeing on a common road map between Washington and Kiev, the announcement of a trialogue could come out of it, which, if concluded, would open the most serious negotiation since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war in February 2022.
Moscow demands
According to information published by the British newspaper Financial Times, Vladimir Putinhas transferred to Donald Trump that Russia is ready to end the war. However, the Russian put conditions on the table: only if Ukraine agrees to relinquish the Donetsk and Lugansk regions.
The newspaper adds that, in return, Moscow would commit itself to abandoning the front-line in Jerson and Zaporiyia and returning the small enclaves occupied in the Kharkov and Sumy regions. Moreover, Putin would propose international recognition of the annexation of Crimea and the lifting of some of the sanctions, which Kiev and its European partners consider unacceptable.
You might like
Israel and Lebanon will meet for the second time on Thursday in Washington
A White House spokesperson has reported that Israel and Lebanon will begin a second round of negotiations on 23 April, which will be resumed by Washington.
In the absence of a majority to overturn the Association Agreement, Kallas advocates trade measures against Israel
Last September the European Commission proposed the suspension of certain trading points of the agreement, a decision which requires only a qualified majority and does not constitute a complete breach of the treaty.
Garamendi has warned that the ACV has a "problem" with investments: "Less investment is made than in other communities."
The president of the Spanish employers has pointed out that the fact that about "half of all strikes" take place in the state in the ACV "does not help much" in attracting investment.
Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire after attacking a ship in Ormuz
Tehran denounces an act of "maritime piracy" and responds with drones. Tension and mistrust are growing on the verge of talks for a peace agreement.
Rumen Radev has won the Bulgarian elections, according to the first results
Radev seems likely to form a stable government, ending years of political instability. Progressive Bulgaria has won between 38% and 40% of the vote, according to the first data, gaining broad support from the other parties.
Eight children between the ages of one and fourteen have been killed in a shooting in Louisiana
According to the police, the incident was "a domestic quarrel." At first, the alleged perpetrator of the shooting fled, but was captured and later killed by police officers.
Iran says it is making progress in negotiations with the US, but the final agreement is still a long way off
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has replied to Trump that he cannot deprive him of his "right" to develop nuclear power.
Iran has again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warned today that it would close the strait again if the US did not lift the blockade on Iranian ports. US President Donal Trump has also failed to defuse tension and has warned that if he fails to reach an agreement with Iran by Wednesday, he will "start firing bombs again."
The EU says the opening of Ormuz is good news but insists that travel must be free
"The imposition of tolls for transit would set a dangerous precedent," said the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. On the other hand, in the context of the crisis and convened by France and the United Kingdom, 50 countries and international organizations have met in Paris. They have announced the launch of a "neutral" maritime mission to "assist and protect" ships passing through the Persian Gulf.
Iran announces that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "fully open" as long as the cease-fire continues
The Iranian Foreign Minister has made this announcement just after the entry into force of the Israeli-Lebanese Summit. He has indicated that ships must follow a "notified and coordinated" route by the Iranian Port and Maritime Organization.