Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Ukraine War: Putin's Demands and Zelenskyy's Proposed Meeting
The war in Ukraine continues, with Russia wanting certain promises before stopping the fighting.
Russia wants NATO not to expand, some sanctions removed, and control over certain territories.
Ukraine's leader wants to meet with Trump and Putin to try and find a solution.
Both sides are still fighting, and there have been large attacks in recent weeks.
The conflict involves multiple countries and leaders who are working to end the conflict.
Putin demands written pledge against NATO enlargement, sanctions relief.
Zelenskyy proposes meeting with Trump and Putin to discuss peace.
Russia continues drafting a memorandum on future peace treaty details.
Over 50,000 Russian troops are reportedly amassed near Sumy.
Both sides have continued aerial attacks and are far from a peace deal.
- Who
- Russia, Ukraine, U.S. (Trump), NATO
- What
- Ongoing war with negotiations regarding peace terms, ceasefires, and territorial control.
- When
- Conflict began in February 2022; negotiations ongoing.
- Where
- Ukraine, particularly eastern regions and the Sumy border.
- Why
- Putin seeks to end war on specific terms; Zelenskyy seeks a deal.
Ukraine/Western Stance
Russia's Stance
NATO Expansion
Ukraine/Western Stance
Ukraine wants to join NATO.
Russia's Stance
Demands written pledge to stop NATO enlargement.
Territorial Control
Ukraine/Western Stance
Ukraine seeks to maintain its territory.
Russia's Stance
Wants entirety of four Ukrainian regions.
Sanctions Relief
Ukraine/Western Stance
U.S. considers more sanctions.
Russia's Stance
Wants some Western sanctions lifted.
- Invasion Start Date
- February 2022
- Main Parties Involved
- Russia, Ukraine
- Recent Developments
- Zelenskyy proposed a three-way summit.
- Key Issues
- NATO enlargement, sanctions relief, territory control
- Territorial Control
- Russia controls almost a fifth of Ukraine.
- Troop Buildup
- Over 50,000 troops amassed near Sumy.
