Economist Podcasts Talk in Turkey: Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations
Mar 29, 2022
In this discussion, Chris Lockwood, Eurobed editor at The Economist, provides critical insights into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations taking place in Istanbul. With skepticism around adherence to any potential agreements, he analyzes both sides' demands and the daunting military and territorial hurdles. The conversation also highlights unique military strategies, such as the improvised armor on Russian tanks, and touches upon the unusual heatwave hitting Antarctica, linking climate changes to global stability.
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Peace Talks in Istanbul
- Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Istanbul for peace talks, hosted by Turkey's President Erdogan.
- Previous talks yielded little progress, with unusual details like suspected poisoning of negotiators.
Russia's Demands
- Russia's demands include Ukrainian neutrality, sanctions relief, demilitarization, and territorial concessions.
- These involve recognizing Crimea as Russian and granting independence to the Donbass region.
Ukraine's Potential Concessions
- Ukraine might concede on neutrality if given strong security guarantees, similar to NATO's Article 5.
- However, demilitarization, meaning a drastic reduction of Ukrainian forces, is a major obstacle.