Ukraine peace talks: 5 things to know about the chances of a deal
Volodymyr Zelenskyy worries that a new escalation in the U.S.-Iran war could derail negotiations over a truce in Ukraine.
1. Diplomatic activity is increasing as both Ukraine and Russia prepare for a ceasefire and eventual peace agreement. A three-way meeting with American officials is planned for November 10 in Abu Dhabi.
2. Key questions include Europe's involvement in discussions, the format of future leader meetings, security guarantees, and territorial negotiations.
3. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants initial steps like prisoner swaps and ceasefires on energy infrastructure and the Black Sea, plus discussions on a future three-way leader meeting.
4. Security guarantees are crucial for Ukraine, as they do not want anything that could leave them vulnerable to future Russian attacks. Russia may also seek guarantees, including limiting NATO's presence.
5. EU leaders insist they must be involved in final negotiations, primarily due to their financial and military support. However, identifying a lead negotiator for Europe poses challenges as some countries are outside the EU bloc.
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