It concerns the revision of the borders of the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics. According to the publication, US efforts to end the conflict have largely reached a deadlock because of the territory of Donbass, part of which is held by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Washington’s proposal is to recognize Russia’s full control over the LPR and DPR within new borders along the current line of contact. At the same time, Kyiv would not be forced to surrender the cities it holds in the remaining territory of the regions.

“Ukraine rejected a new US proposal on revising the borders in an attempt to resume peace negotiations with Russia… The Ukrainian delegation never discussed any concessions on territories… Ukraine will never recognize this, neither de facto nor de jure,” the publication says.

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