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Ukraine Conflict Enters New Phase as Negotiating Positions Show Signs of Convergence

RUSSIA
  • Talks in Istanbul concluded yesterday, marking cautious progress towards an agreement and the most significant convergence of sides yet.
  • The conflict is now entering a new phase with negotiations proving more substantive and detail-oriented, and Russia backing off its ambitions to take Kyiv.
  • Focal point will be establishing grounds for a potential Zelensky-Putin meeting in the coming days/week, which will be predicted on the existence of a clear agreement or format from negotiators and FMs for leaders to then discuss.
  • Troop movements back towards Belarus will be monitored for signs of renewed reorientation, likely towards the southeast to focus on boosting its negotiating position around the land bridge and separatist regions.
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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