๐จ๐ท๐บ๐บ๐ฆ KEY ISSUES DIVIDING RUSSIA AND UKRAINE
In spring 2022, Russia and Ukraine disagreed on several critical issues during peace talks, which may continue to be stumbling blocks to a peace deal now.ย
Key disagreements included:
1. Neutrality: Russia wanted Ukraine to remain neutral and never join NATO, while Ukraine has since pursued closer ties with the West.
2. Security: Ukraine sought robust international guarantees against future Russian attacks, which Russia opposed unless it had veto power.
3. Territory: Ukraine refused to cede any territory, including Crimea, while Russia demanded control over parts of eastern Ukraine.
4. Military Limits: Russia wanted strict caps on Ukraine's military size and capabilities, but Ukraine, bolstered by Western support, rejected these limitations.
Source: The Newย Yorkย Times,ย NPR