Moscow Agrees to Concede on Five Ukrainian Regions in Alaska Talks
Monday, 18 August 2025 () US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff announced that Moscow had made concessions regarding five Ukrainian regions during negotiations in Alaska. According to him, Russia agreed not to pursue control over all of Ukraine, marking a significant shift in its position. Unspecified Regions, But Possible Pullback Witkoff did not disclose which regions were discussed, but noted that Russia’s concessions allegedly involved a willingness to not seize the entirety of Ukraine. Reports in Politika Strany (Politics of the Country) publication suggested that the regions could include Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy, from which Russian forces may withdraw. Additionally, Russia might refrain from claiming full control over Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Security Guarantees for Ukraine Speaking on CNN, Witkoff explained that both sides had reached an agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine, which he compared to NATO’s Article 5. He said Russia would commit to legislation affirming that it would not attack European countries, while Washington acknowledged Moscow’s red line against Ukraine joining NATO.
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