Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine narrowed down to issues of territories and guarantees - Vance
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US Vice President J.D. Vance reported that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are focused on territorial issues and security guarantees. Russia demands 6,000 sq. km of unoccupied Ukrainian territories, and Ukraine seeks guarantees against further aggression.
US Vice President J.D. Vance stated that Russia wants to obtain 6,000 sq. km of territory from Ukraine that it has not occupied. For its part, Ukraine wants guarantees that the Russians will not return for more, Vance told One America News, according to UNN.
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"It all boils down to two issues. One of them is territorial. The Russians want about 6,000 sq. km that they have not yet seized by force. The Ukrainians, on the other hand, want security guarantees from Europe or others to be sure: once an agreement is reached, the Russians will not return for more," Vance explained.
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