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Putin Envoy Says Security Guarantees for Ukraine 'May Be Acceptable'
Above: Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive officer of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), pictured in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Friday, June 7, 2019. Image copyright: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Despite Russia's stonewalling of negotiations to bring a cease-fire to Ukraine, this statement from Dmitriev marks the first time Russia has been willing to compromise its exacting demands on Ukraine — a sharp deviation from its usual position.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia has been given hope by the conduct of Trump's administration that — unlike the previous government — has been willing to listen to the Russian position and has sought to find solutions and compromise. More work is needed but things are moving in the right direction.