Russia insists on a veto and role in Ukraine security talks
TL;DR
Russia insists it must be included in any international discussions on Ukraine's security guarantees, dismissing European diplomacy and emphasizing the need for Russia's involvement, including China as a potential guarantor. Moscow remains cautious about a direct Putin-Zelenskyy summit, with ongoing tensions over the possibility of negotiations and the broader conflict, while Russia prepares for continued military spending.
- Russia says it must be part of international talks on Ukraine’s security The Guardian
- Kremlin is in no rush for a leaders' summit as U.S., allies talk security guarantees NBC News
- Russia wants … Russia to have veto over Western security guarantees for Ukraine politico.eu
- Russia says talks on Ukraine's security without Moscow are a 'road to nowhere' Reuters
- Russia Demands Role in Guaranteeing Ukraine’s Postwar Security The New York Times
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