The Guardian: Ukraine’s fate hangs in balance as ‘critical’ week of talks begins
Experts say prospects of deal are ‘very, very dicey’ as top US and Russian diplomats meet in Geneva
A momentous week of diplomacy is about to get under way in Europe, with the fate of Ukraine, hemmed in by 100,000 Russian troops, hanging in the balance.
Senior diplomats from the US and Russia will meet in Geneva on Sunday and Monday to discuss Moscow’s demands, set out last month in two draft treaties, one with the US and one with Nato.
Much of their content is unacceptable to Washington and the alliance, most importantly a pledge that Ukraine will never be a Nato member.
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Update #1: Prospects dim as US, Russia prepare to meet over Ukraine (AP)
Update #2: Five things to know as US, Russia seek Ukraine solution -- The Hill
WNU Editor: I see no one compromising in these talks. Just check out the two videos above.
And as to what my family and friends in Ukraine are saying on what they expect out of these talks. They are all resigned that this is the best that Ukraine can do .... Left Out of High-Level Talks, Ukraine Tries Other Diplomatic Channels (New York Times).
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