Zelensky: Anchorage deals no longer on negotiation table
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that 'Anchorage agreements'—which include Russia's demand for recognition of its sovereignty over occupied territories—are no longer part of peace negotiations. He attributed the shift to Ukraine's military situation on the battlefield and the role of the U.S. team.
Consensus
- Zelensky stated that 'Anchorage deals' are no longer discussed in peace negotiations.
- The 'Anchorage agreements' involve Russia's demand for recognition of its sovereignty over Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, and occupied parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
- Zelensky said the negotiation process has moved away from issues related to Ukraine's neutrality and the 'Anchorage agreements'.
- Zelensky attributed the shift in negotiations to the situation on the battlefield.
- Zelensky claimed that Ukraine currently controls the situation on the battlefield, with no major Russian advances.
- Zelensky stated that any Russian advances come at a high cost in human lives.
- Zelensky said Ukraine will never accept the agreements in their current form.
Points of divergence
- Zelensky said the negotiation process moved away from issues related to neutrality and recognition of Russian sovereignty over occupied territories. — meduza
- Zelensky mentioned that the U.S. team played a key role in changing the negotiation agenda. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Zelensky made the statement during a Facebook interaction with the Ukrainian community in the U.S. while visiting New York. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (3 sources)
- Zelensky says 'Ankhoridzha agreements' are no longer discussed in talks — Meduza
- Zelensky says "Ankhoridzhe agreements" at talks are no longer discussed — The Moscow Times
- «Ankoridzh agreements» no longer subject of negotiations — Zelensky — Дождь (Telegram)