A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez.
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain high, with Russia expressing a desire to resume trilateral negotiations in mid-November. However, Moscow has continued to maintain its maximalist demands, leaving little room for compromise. A separate summit involving President Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping is also under consideration, though its purpose and significance remain uncertain.
Meanwhile, the United States faces criticism for allegedly taking sides, with a former US Army lieutenant general accusing President Donald Trump of supporting Russia and weakening Ukraine's defense capabilities. Additionally, the fight for additional funding for Ukraine is intertwining with the upcoming EU budget negotiations, with Ukraine requesting €70 billion in military and financial support for 2027.
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