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Putin has agreed to accept US security guarantees for Ukraine, Zelensky’s office chief Budanov said.

Budanov added that the Russian army is not preparing to advance on Kyiv at this time. He also expressed confidence in the prospects of peace talks, noting that the issue of demilitarized zones has already been resolved.

⚡ President Zelenskyy says there's a rumored $12T US–Russia pact.

He says the draft “Dmitriev package,” cited by Ukrainian intelligence, may implicate Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

Couple of Billion deal for Eua only few pennies!

❗️Ukraine and the Russian Federation plan to declare a complete ceasefire: methods for introducing and monitoring the cessation of hostilities have already been discussed in the Emirates, — the head of our delegation, Rustem Umerov.

‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 At the negotiations in Abu Dhabi, economic issues, territorial problems, and a ceasefire mechanism are being discussed

▪️In addition, it is reported that Russia is considering the recognition of Donbass as Russian by all countries as part of a large agreement.

- RVvoenkor

Zelensky believes that he has already made concessions and demands the introduction of European peacekeepers in Ukraine.

- What concessions are you ready to make? You say 'no' to territories, but what concessions are you willing to make yourself? Are you ready to give up territories in Donbass?

- Let's be honest. If we talk about a 'frozen conflict', which I never wanted, but if we freeze the front line and maintain the current positions of the parties, this is already a colossal concession on our part. Today, some suggest acting as if we are choosing a dish in a restaurant: 'Here's what we're offering you.' But this is completely wrong. It's about concessions from both sides. The Russians need a pause. They have problems, which I've told you about. If, for example, we're talking about an economic zone, our military will have to withdraw - and the Russians should do the same. If we talk about a demilitarized zone, we must control our part, they - theirs. But there should be an international peacekeeping force between us.

- SK

*TRUMP TO MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT 7PM THURS

The US sees trade with Russia as a guarantee for resolving the conflict in Ukraine

"A key element of the Trump administration's approach to achieving peace in Ukraine is the belief that restoring trade relations between the US and Russia will prevent the resumption of conflict and that American investors will profit in the process," reports "Foreign Policy

PRESIDENT TRUMP: "I think we're doing very well with Ukraine and Russia. For the first time I'm saying that... I think we're maybe going to have some good news."

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“Ukraine and the US will sign a 20-point peace plan, and the US will conclude a separate document with the Russian Federation”

- Andriy Sybiha

Ukrainian Foreign Minister

TRUMP: VERY GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING ON UKRAINE AND RUSSIA

🇺🇸🇺🇦 U.S. PUSHES UKRAINE TO GIVE UP DONBAS FOR SECURITY GUARANTEES

Washington says Ukraine must give up Donbas to get the promised security deal.

The trade on the table is straightforward: if Ukraine abandons its claim to the eastern region, the U.S. will keep the weapons flowing.

Zelensky’s team is not happy, calling it a tough pill to swallow.

Source: Reuters

Zelensky:

The document on security guarantees is 100% ready; we are waiting for a signal from the United States regarding the date and place of signing.

Putin and Zelensky may soon meet in person - Axios, citing a representative of the Trump administration.

Should we get deal this weekend and full sanctions lifted I'm calling out minimum £1 sp full sale with no haircut!

This week is it!

Reporter: What did Zelensky tell you?

Trump: He said he would like to make a deal.

We are discussing things that have been discussed for 6-7 months.

The Russia Ukraine peace deal is happening. Below is the 10yr Ukrainian international dollar govt bond price term chart.Up by more than 2 cents on a dollar movement today. These price movements support our opinion that the Russia Ukraine peace deal is imminent. Today US rep Witkoff & Jared Kushner are meeting Putin around 5pm GMT. Zelensky has already travelled to Davos & meeting Trump today where he was reluctant earlier to go in absence of a security guarantee. But that seems to be happening now. The only sticking point is Donetsk region ownership which Russia wants Kiev to let go. But finally it seems a solution is possible. A peace deal implies more crude supply, lifting up Russian crude sanctions & end users too. +Ve for risk assets and short end USTs up to 2yr.

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Finally!

🇺🇸🫱🏻‍🫲🏻🇷🇺 Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced a new meeting with President Vladimir Putin that’s set to take place on Thursday.

The envoy said that now the discussions are down to “land deals”.

“And I think we're down to land deals now, that's been the 800 pound elephant in the room,” he said. 🐘

Witkoff also stressed that his team is meeting the Ukrainians this evening.

Insightful commentary.