#俄乌冲突即将结束？ Three-party Talks Drive, Is the Dawn of Peace Beginning to Appear?

• Background Overview: On August 18, 2025, U.S. President Trump met with President Zelensky at the White House and invited European leaders including those from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy to discuss the peace process. One of the goals is to arrange a trilateral meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky to explore the possibility of ending the conflict.

• Core Issues: The discussions cover security guarantees, a temporary ceasefire, territorial issues, and the structure of future negotiations. The U.S. proposed a Europe-led security guarantee similar to NATO's structure, but without the presence of U.S. troops; Russia proposed controversial options like “land for land”, while Ukraine firmly opposes any compromise that involves ceding sovereignty.

• Positions of the Parties:

• Ukraine: Zelensky clearly opposes any territorial concession plans, insists that the conflict must end with respect for national sovereignty and peace, and emphasizes the urgency of stopping frontline attacks.

• Russia: Still maintains that control over regions such as Donbas must be a prerequisite, showing no substantial compromise.

• U.S. and the West: The U.S. and Europe emphasize a ceasefire as a prerequisite, stressing that Ukraine must participate in negotiations and receive security assurances.

• Remaining Doubts: Although multiple countries are mediating to promote negotiations, the current status remains at “possible talks, but uncertain whether an agreement will be reached,” with no substantial ceasefire or peace agreement in place.