Ukraine did not insist on the withdrawal of Russian troops

Jeddah outcome: Ukraine did not insist on the withdrawal of Russian troops.

According to “The Wall Street Journal,” during the negotiations in Copenhagen, Ukraine was advocating for President Zelensky’s peaceful plan. However, several developing countries stated that they would not support it.

In Jeddah, it turned out that Ukraine and the leading developing countries were more interested in reaching a consensus. A high-ranking European official noted that Ukraine did not demand acceptance of its peaceful plan, and other countries did not insist on Kyiv abandoning its program. There were no disputes over the request to withdraw all Russian troops. According to two diplomats, Ukraine did not insist on it, and developing countries did not object.

“The Wall Street Journal,” citing its sources, concludes that Ukraine is not Europe: although the date of the third meeting has not been determined yet, an agreement has been reached on two directions for further developments. Ukraine will continue discussing the terms of peace with foreign ambassadors in Kyiv. Saudi Arabia plans to propose the creation of several working groups on specific issues. These may involve nuclear safety, environmental consequences, and food security. One non-Western diplomat stated: “The consensus is that this is not a conflict in Europe; it is a conflict that affects food, energy, and economic stability worldwide. And resolving it will require the participation of all parties.”

There are also comments from Russia. The Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council and former President Dmitry Medvedev stated that “negotiations are not needed at the moment. The enemy must crawl on their knees, begging for mercy.”