US pushes Ukraine on border with Russia: details of tense negotiations.

According to ТСН: Negotiations between US and Ukrainian delegations, which lasted five hours on Sunday, turned out to be 'difficult and tense,' but at the same time productive. The main topic of discussion was the determination of the actual border with Russia as part of a possible peace agreement.

According to Ukrainian officials, the US insisted that Ukraine accept territorial concessions that may provoke political tension in order to encourage the Kremlin to engage in peace talks.

The discussions were so tense that within an hour in an expanded format, the number of representatives from both sides was reduced to three persons.

According to sources, after this, the main topic remained the line of territorial control.

Putin's demand and further steps

The pressure from the US on Ukraine regarding territorial concessions is increasing against the backdrop of Russia's tough position. It is expected that Russian President Vladimir Putin, who will meet with Trump's envoy Vitkoff on Tuesday, emphasizes his goal – to control the entire Donbas region.

After the negotiations with the American delegation, Rustem Umerov held another meeting with Vitkoff, and later contacted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to inform him of the results.

These negotiations between the US and Ukraine reflect the complex situation in eastern Ukraine, where the issue of territorial concessions remains particularly sensitive. Meanwhile, Russia's position continues to be aggressive, threatening not only peace talks but also stability in the region. The further steps of both sides may significantly affect the development of the conflict and the chances for restoring peace.