RUSSIA's NEWEST ROAD to NOWHERE /Lt Col Daniel Davis

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Moscow must be directly involved in any discussions about security guarantees for Ukraine, warning that talks excluding Russia are “a road to nowhere.” He proposed that the U.S., U.K., France, and even China provide such guarantees, reflecting Moscow’s close ties with Beijing. Lavrov also signaled openness to broader negotiations, including political aspects and higher-level delegations, but maintained that a leaders’ summit should only come after thorough preparation.

This statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent talks with Ukraine and European leaders on security guarantees. Meanwhile, Russia continues heavy strikes on Ukrainian regions, including Sumy and Odesa, causing civilian injuries and infrastructure damage.

Military analyst Lt. Col. Daniel Davis noted that Russia is now raising the idea of Western and possibly Chinese peacekeeping forces in Ukraine—an option likely unacceptable to the West. He stressed that Russia holds the stronger position: it can continue fighting if no deal is reached, whereas Ukraine faces manpower shortages that could eventually force its defeat if the war drags on without a settlement.