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Zulina articulated that Ukraine is under significant pressure due to the exclusion from direct negotiations between the United States and Russia that began under the Trump Administration. The Ukrainian delegation’s immediate objectives center on presenting concrete proposals for a ceasefire. Rather than a vague cessation of hostilities, Ukraine seeks specific measures to demonstrate its commitment to diplomatic solutions, counteracting any perception that it is reluctant to engage in negotiations.
Proposed Ceasefire and Defense Strategies
One of the key elements Ukraine intends to bring to the negotiation table is a call for a temporary ceasefire. This proposal is strategically aimed not merely at a complete halt to fighting but rather at establishing specific conditions: