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Stoltenberg rules out the "Land for Peace" agreement with Ukraine

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg resolutely rejected any possibility of concluding a "land for peace" agreement with Ukraine. This position was voiced against the background of discussions in the advisory circles of former US President Donald Trump regarding a potential compromise that may not benefit Kyiv. Stoltenberg's remarks underscore the ongoing challenge posed by Russia's refusal to honor previous ceasefire commitments. Background The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since 2014, which has led to significant geopolitical tension and territorial disputes. In recent months, there have been speculations about possible peace agreements that could involve Ukraine ceding territory to Russia in exchange for an end to hostilities. Stoltenberg's position Stoltenberg emphasized that NATO's position remains steadfast: there will be no concessions on the territory of Ukraine in exchange for peace. This position is based on the principle of

Orban's "peacemaking" visit to Putin: the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently made a controversial visit to Russian President   Vladimir Putin, calling it a "peacekeeping" mission. This trip caused a significant negative reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, which claims that Orbán's actions violate an important diplomatic principle. One-way visit Orban's visit to Moscow took place without prior consultations with Ukraine, which was sharply condemned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this action violates the essential diplomatic principle of "no decisions regarding Ukraine without Ukraine", which is a cornerstone of international negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Diplomatic principles and violations The principle of "no decisions regarding Ukraine without Ukraine" states that any discussions or agreements regarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity