The US government hopes to fully resolve the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to Bloomberg, citing its sources.
According to reports, the White House plans to achieve a peace agreement by the Easter holiday, which will be celebrated on April 20 this year. However, US officials also understand that this timeline may be delayed due to significant differences in the positions of the parties.
Russia's peace conditions and the US position
Currently, Russia is putting forward maximalist demands even for a temporary ceasefire. Moscow, in particular, is demanding a complete halt to arms deliveries to Ukraine. At the same time, the US has not imposed any restrictions on military assistance to Ukraine.
European officials are concerned that Donald Trump may sacrifice Ukraine's interests in exchange for diplomatic success. Nevertheless, the White House understands that any agreement must be acceptable to Kyiv and is therefore not ready to make excessive concessions.
Negotiations on the path to an agreement
Today and tomorrow, US diplomats will hold meetings with representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The negotiations will discuss:
? A halt to strikes on energy facilities for 30 days,
? Restrictions on military operations in the Black Sea.
US President's special envoy Kit Kellog has stated that there will be indirect trilateral negotiations during this meeting. According to him, the Russian and Ukrainian delegations will be in separate rooms, while the US will act as a mediator.
Meeting between Putin and Trump expected
In mid-March, before Putin and Trump have a phone conversation, The Moscow Times reported that the Kremlin sees the Easter holiday as one of the most important dates for a meeting between the two presidents.
According to sources, Moscow is trying to delay negotiations as much as possible for more concessions from the US. However, it is also considered that if this process is prolonged, Washington's interest may wane.
In the coming weeks, the outcome of these negotiations could be crucial for the fate of the war.
