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“both sides have shown a little bit of flexibility privately,”
a U.S. official · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-10
An official said both Russia and Ukraine have shown private flexibility on territorial disputes ahead of the talks.
“spring back in place”
a U.S. official · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-10
A U.S. official suggested sanctions on Russia could be eased over time while retaining the ability to snap back if Moscow violates a peace deal.
“Article Four and an Article Five-like security guarantee”
a U.S. official · said 2026-11-09 · reported 2026-11-10
The Trump administration asked Russia to accept a NATO-like security guarantee for Ukraine ahead of trilateral peace talks.
“really, really big deal”
a U.S. official · said 2026-11-09 · reported 2026-11-10
The official described an American security guarantee for Ukraine as a matter that would ultimately have to be worked out between Trump and Zelenskyy.
“effectively very similar to NATO,”
a U.S. official · said 2026-11-09 · reported 2026-11-10
The administration described the proposed security guarantee for Ukraine as being effectively very similar to NATO.
“We need Europe at the table,”
a U.S. official · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-10
A U.S. official argued that direct negotiations between Russia and European countries will be necessary for a durable settlement.