Talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine have intensified, with France and other European powers stressing the need for robust security guarantees for Kyiv before any discussion of territorial concessions. While negotiators report progress on Western-backed assurances, deep differences remain over land occupied by Russia.
France has drawn a red line in the latest push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying there can be no discussion of Kyiv ceding territory until “robust security guarantees” are firmly in place.
