WASHINGTON - U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said in an interview that Moscow had agreed to a key concession during negotiations with President Trump. But he said the negotiations remain difficult. According to US Vice President J.D. Vance, Russia has agreed to recognize Ukraine's territorial integrity after the end of the war. Vance made the remarks in an interview with NBC on Sunday, where he described some of the concessions Moscow has reportedly made in negotiations with President Donald Trump.
"We are seeing some progress. One of the specific points of agreement is Russia's commitment to respect Ukraine's post-conflict borders," said Vance, who has been a key participant in diplomatic contacts between Washington and Moscow in recent weeks.
At the same time, the vice-president pointed out that negotiations with Russia remain difficult and have had, in his words, "intermittent success". He did not, however, provide further details on the other points of the negotiations or on what specific framework for an agreement is on the table. The announcement comes as the international community awaits a possible resumption of the ceasefire and seeks a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The news of Russia's commitment comes in the context of increased diplomatic activity by the United States, which in recent months has sought to play a mediating role in the ongoing conflict. Experts say the move may signal a change in Russia's position, which has refused to budge on the issue of control over occupied territories since the start of the war in 2022.
It is not yet clear whether and what impact these developments will have on the position of Ukraine, which insists on the full restoration of its territorial integrity, including Crimea. Kiev has not yet officially commented on the US Vice-President's remarks. According to unofficial information, the next round of negotiations between Russia and the US should take place in the coming weeks. President Trump has not yet publicly commented on the statements of his Vice President.
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