Ukraine's Diplomatic Stand: A Stalemate with New Proposals

Ukraine remains firm on its non-negotiable points which include the recognition of occupied territories, defense limitations, and future alliances. These contradict the U.S.-backed peace proposals. At the Crimea Platform summit, Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized EU and NATO membership as crucial for Ukraine's security assurances.

Ukraine has set its red lines in the ongoing diplomatic negotiations, including the formal recognition of occupied territories, restrictions on its defense forces, and limitations on future alliances, according to the Speaker of Ukraine's parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk.

These positions, having been long held by Ukraine, counter the recently presented U.S.-backed peace proposals. Stefanchuk highlighted these differences at the Crimea Platform Summit in Sweden.

Stefanchuk further stressed the importance of integrating EU and NATO membership into Ukraine's security guarantees, urging their inclusion in any prospective peace plan presented to Kyiv.

(With inputs from agencies.)