Little has happened after discussion rounds in Abu Dhabi and Geneva. Russia is demanding the complete withdrawal of Ukraine from the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson \u2013 territories that are still partly held by Ukrainian troops. This is unacceptable to Kyiv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zelenskyy has offered: a ceasefire over Easter, a freezing of the front line, even a referendum. Moscow rejects it. Putin does not want a ceasefire \u2013 he wants a complete peace treaty, on his terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Trump's role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Washington is mediating, but less and less. The US-Israeli war against Iran is diverting US attention. Zelensky is publicly concerned that air defense systems from the US could now be diverted to the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A U.S. delegation is set to visit Kyiv in April \u2013 after the Orthodox Easter festival on April 12th. Whether this will provide new impetus is unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Two Sides of Power<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The YANUS principle is particularly evident here: peace in Ukraine is not failing due to a lack of Europe isn't even allowed to sit at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n YANUS continues to follow developments. Next analysis: What a freezing of the front line would mean for Austria and the EU.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Geneva, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul \u2014 diplomacy travels the world. 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The will of the people\u2014it fails because of the power calculations of the great powers. Putin needs the war. Trump needs a deal. And Europe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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