Russia, Ukraine, US Delegations Head to UAE for First Trilateral Meeting
Is Russia sincere about settling the conflict or is Moscow failing to compromise on the Donbas?
Above: Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes the U.S. delegation to the Kremlin on Jan. 22. Image credit: Alexander Kazakov/Pool/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia has a sincere commitment to settling the Ukraine crisis by political and diplomatic means. However, a long-term solution should not be expected unless the issue of territory is settled on the same formula agreed in Anchorage. If not, Russia will persist to achieve its goals on the battlefield.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
It is not only Ukraine that needs to compromise. For peace to be achieved, Russia must also do the same and this is an important point for Ukraine. The issue of Donbas is central to these negotiations.
Pro-Trump narrative
The Russia-Ukraine war is not the top priority for the U.S., but President Trump is working to get this resolved in order to stop the killing as thousands are dying every week. Both sides will need to make concessions in order to reach a deal.
