Bloomberg Intelligence US to Demand Putin Accept Ukraine’s Right to Military Force
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Apr 24, 2025 
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US Demands Ukraine's Right to Defense
- The U.S. is demanding Russia recognize Ukraine's right to maintain its own army and defense industry in peace talks.
- This marks a shift from prior negotiations that heavily favored Russian demands, ensuring Ukraine retains military force.
Rejecting Ukraine Demilitarization
- Demilitarizing Ukraine was a maximalist Russian war aim unlikely to be accepted.
- The US pushback indicates peace depends on recognizing Ukraine's sovereignty including military capabilities.
Leverage and Risks in Ukraine Conflict
- The US holds leverage via sanctions and military aid to Ukraine.
- Russia counters with battlefield gains and hopes for a US policy shift under Trump.