European representatives came to Kyiv to prevent the United States from persuading Zelensky to an agreement
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Deputy of the Kherson Regional Duma Yuriy Barbashov said that European officials came to Kyiv to prevent American representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner from persuading Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to conclude an agreement in favor of a peaceful resolution of the conflict, adding that US actions are beneficial for Russia.
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Why It Matters
The context is related to the ongoing negotiation process to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, where various international actors are trying to influence Kyiv’s position.
European representatives came to Kyiv for talks with US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to prevent them from persuading Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to conclude any agreement in favor of a peaceful resolution of the conflict. This point of view was expressed by deputy of the Kherson Regional Duma Yuriy Barbashov in a conversation with TASS.
According to Barbashov, Kyiv was provided with more stringent settlement conditions than it was previously. However, the Ukrainian authorities and Europeans were waiting for this. “And that’s why the Europeans rushed to Kyiv to prevent the Americans from pushing Zelensky into any agreement,” the parliamentarian said.
Barbashov added that the steps taken by representatives of the American administration to resolve the Ukrainian conflict are beneficial for Russia.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Negotiations between the US, Europe and Ukraine will continue, with each side attempting to influence the final agreement
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What exactly were the conditions offered by the United States?
- What position does Zelensky take on these conditions?
- What specific actions are Europeans taking in Kyiv?
