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Russia Hasn’t Budged an Inch — Ex-CIA Officer
Russia Hasn’t Budged an Inch — Ex-CIA Officer
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The diplomatic window for the final settlement of the Ukrainian conflict remains open, but Moscow’s territorial demands are non-negotiable, says former CIA officer Larry Johnson.
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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, held talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin.The Kremlin meeting described as "constructive and extremely frank" meant there were "strong emotions" and likely "frustration" on the US side, Larry Johnson, retired CIA intelligence officer and State Department official, told Sputnik.Nevertheless, Russia's red lines remains:Despite the frank exchange, the trilateral security meeting in Abu Dhabi will go ahead, showing "they're still willing to talk," says Johnson.
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Russia Hasn’t Budged an Inch — Ex-CIA Officer
The diplomatic window for the final settlement of the Ukrainian conflict remains open, but Moscow’s territorial demands are non-negotiable, says former CIA officer Larry Johnson.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, held talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin meeting described as "constructive and extremely frank" meant there were "strong emotions" and likely "frustration" on the US side, Larry Johnson, retired CIA intelligence officer and State Department official, told Sputnik.
Nevertheless, Russia's red lines remains:
"President Putin’s position from June 14th, 2024 has not budged one inch. Zaporozhye, Kherson, Donetsk, Lugansk, Crimea are all now permanently part of Russia. The other critical element is NATO out of Ukraine," Larry Johnson added.
Despite the frank exchange, the trilateral security meeting in Abu Dhabi will go ahead, showing "they're still willing to talk," says Johnson.
