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Just watched end of Putin presser in Bishkek. Orban confirmed attending tomorrow. Expect US side also. Putin affirms expectation of US de jure recognition of new territories from 'the main players, those that matter, explicitly excluding Ukraine and Europe, and that eventually dialogue with Ukraine will return when there's a 'healthy government interested in good long term relations.' In other words, the deal is with the US.

Witkoff, possibly Jared, and you'd expect Driscoll (new peace envoy replaced Kellogg, reportedly an old school friend of Vance) and Rubio in Moscow next week. Positive Trump is realistic on the war. Driscoll told the Europeans last week what they can't stomach: the Ukraine war is irreversibly lost. He stated a Russian concession would be 'not taking more land.' Trump's also not meeting Zelensky until he's ready to sign. He tried turning up with his European friends but got told 'not this time.' Kallas can't meet Rubio. Trump's getting out one way or the other so he's not on watch for a fall of Kabul or Saigon moment.

Some massive trades this morning. The sp didn't drop so thats liquidity bought by others, setting a solid foundation for 6p onwards.

I'd like to hear on what face to face meetings have been held, how frequently they're in the city or on the road meeting prospects, what deal metrics they're targeting, what the status of all these discussions are, what is the issue that is proving most challenging and what is the plan to resolve. The level of detail provided thus far is unacceptable to the point if it continues, "criminal."

Sorry 'last guy'.

His new envoy, Dan Driscoll, has done in a couple days what the latest guy, Keith Kellogg, hasn't managed in almost a year, and thats actually meet and discuss with the Russians. We don't who exactly, but fair guess Ushakov and others.

Spikey and Co might've ultimately been very useful idiots had you bought at these lows and if you accept their incessant spam this last few years deterred buyers.

Never waited for all answers on a plate before buying a share because by definition, I'm late and the news is priced in. But for the first time since Feb '22, the wind is in the right direction. The territory question will logically be about de jure or de facto recognition. I don't see any party expecting Ukraine to change it's constitution to reflect loss of territory, and Trump has eluded to that before. If I'm not mistaken, even during the Soviet Union, Britain, France and some others didn't recognise the Baltics as de jure Russian. These matters are for the very very long, possibly permanent term.

US officials confirm Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of a revised US-brokered peace plan to end the war, with only minor details pending. The announcement followed weekend talks in Geneva involving US, Ukrainian and European officials, and a separate US-Russia dialogue in Abu Dhabi.

Negotiations slimmed the original 28 points down to 19, deferring territorial disputes and adjusting military limits upward, while retaining non-aggression pacts and US-Russia economic ties, including $100 billion from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

Ukrainian National Security Secretary Rustem Umerov stated delegations reached a "common understanding" and anticipates Zelensky's US visit this week to finalise with Trump.

With the US and Russia meeting in Abu Dhabi, you'd hope communication is fluid and everyone's almost on the same page. Discussions on territory can run forever and this was as per Istanbul of April 2022. Great news.

Yes, lets stick to EUA and the diplomatic news despite not benefiting from your erudite analysis of the security provisions vis-a-vis the Budapest Memorandum, which committed Ukraine in a non-treaty agreement with the Western powers and Russia to be politically and militarily neutral.

Terms and arguments such as 'Russian wish list' despite a third party (US) deciding where and how its reserves are allocated, including its profits (regardless of your illogical, baseless comment the $100bn is spent in Russian controlled areas) are for the bin. That is something beneficial to Ukraine, as are Security Agreements, Elections and an end to the war. Very easy to identify if you look hard enough. What you haven't come to terms with including in your framing of maximalism, is that Ukraine has lost the military and economic war and is no position to make demands. 'Both sides' refers to the US and Russia just to help you keep up, as again, your comments reinforced your investment in BBC / Sky / Starmer propaganda.

Anything happening with this total shower? Or are these highly paid directors doing absolutely f all but taking a salary?

"Haha! Do you genuinely considering writing and then approving your own maximalist wish list counts as diplomacy? :)"

Think about what you're regurgitating. Witkoff delivered the proposals. And then of the 28pt plan, which contained inputs from both sides, why would Moscow allocate $100bn to Ukraine's reconstruction and give 50% of the profits to the US? As for maximalism, this word I noticed regularly enter corporate media propaganda about 2-3 months ago as narrative 'projection.' After all, it was Zelensky refusing to deviate from fantasy goals of conquering Donbass and Crimea. I am sure you are of the BBC / Sky / Starmer crowd stating "Putin wants all of Ukraine." Well then stopping at the 4 regions in an agreement is not maximalist. One can argue a goal is maximalist if it is unachievable and uncompromising, and so on this point, you are not alone in struggling emotionally to accept reality.

"I don't see any diplomacy from Russia's side."

Amazing given the Russians already agreed Witkoff's proposal in August and again in Alaska, inputted to the 28 pt plan and now reviewing the 19pt plan in Abu Dhabi. As a basis for further long term negotiations, which was the Istanbul deal of April '22, there's a higher chance of success.

Never been such intensive genuine diplomacy to end the war and prospects of doing so.

Breaking news of secret peace talks in Abu Dhabi yesterday, continuing today. Army Sec Dan Driscoll presenting revised 19-point plan (down from 28) after Geneva to Russian delegation. No Ukrainians at main table but Budanov meeting separately. Budanov fell out of favour with Zelensky last year after stating Ukraine's army would collapse from August 2025. The US keeps him in place and he's become a realistic. Provisions include territorial concessions, army caps, NATO block. Putin called original version a basis for settlement.

Zelensky says the new draft is 'doable' but needs to talk to Trump on 'sensitive issues,' which probably includes not being investigated and getting a beach house next to Obama when he exits. Rubio mentioned sensitive issues yesterday. There's all sorts of speculation about the # of points on the new plan, but Trump's threat to walk away and cut intelligence seems to have focused minds. Wouldn't be surprised if Zelensky arrives in Washington tomorrow or Wednesday. After that, expect Rubio et al to visit Moscow.

Feigning empathy for those salivating for war is never convincing or a good luck of morality, no matter how many of your accounts immediately tick it up. Rada MP states 160k deserted Zelensky's army in 2025, likely half the real number, as nobody wants to die in this corrupt NATO globalist failed expansion. An outstanding post by Arnaud Bertrand on X, analysing the text if the 28 pt plan:

- Point 4: "A dialogue will be held between Russia and NATO, mediated by the United States, to resolve all security issues and create conditions for de-escalation in order to ensure global security and increase opportunities for cooperation and future economic development."

- Point 15: "A joint American-Russian working group on security issues will be established to promote and ensure compliance with all provisions of this agreement."

He highlights what it means for European security and quotes a French former FM, who states Europe stands like a goat tied to a post. The US and Russia will co-operate to decide and manage European security, with the US standing apart from NATO as a mediator. The shift and implications are immense.

You're wrong of course Delboy, including that'll he cut intel sharing, reminded him he has no cards, as has Vance. There's much emotional damage and wrongness to swallow for you now.

Trump very optimistic on Truth just now. Anyway, he's already told Zelensky if he doesn't sign, the next offer will be worse.