NextFin news, On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Russia, US Vice President JD Vance disclosed that peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have narrowed to two main issues: territorial concessions and security guarantees. Russia demands approximately 6,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian land that it has not yet seized militarily, according to Vance.
Vance explained that Ukraine insists on receiving security guarantees from European or other international actors to ensure that Russia will not return in the future to demand more territory. He emphasized that this stage marks significant progress in the peace talks, focusing on these core issues.
"One of the issues is territorial. The Russians want about 6,000 square kilometers that they have not yet conquered through military force. That's what the Russians want. The Ukrainians want security guarantees," Vance stated.
He added that the key question remains whether both Russia and Ukraine will choose to proceed through the "door of peace" opened by former US President Donald Trump. Vance also noted that his team continues to work diligently on facilitating a peaceful resolution.
Earlier reports indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin had presented multiple demands during a meeting with Trump, including territorial concessions. While Russia might relinquish some occupied areas in Kharkiv and Sumy regions, it demands parts of eastern Ukrainian lands, such as in Donetsk, which it has not captured militarily.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not ruled out the possibility of territorial exchanges but stressed that any decisions must consider the will of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky also highlighted the difficult but not dire situation on the frontlines and noted that Moscow is contemplating how to end the war while attempting to portray a victory.
The ongoing negotiations and demands were reported by RBC-Ukraine and Korrespondent.net, citing statements made by US Vice President JD Vance on September 10, 2025.
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