Negotiations involving Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Vladimir Putin face hurdles over territory control

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Negotiations involving Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Vladimir Putin face hurdles over territory control, the status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and security guarantees.

Background

Zelensky proposed a demilitarized zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, while Russia insists on full control. The deal involves demands for US and European security guarantees and financial compensation from Russia.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceZaporizhzhia: Europe's largest nuclear power plant located in Ukraine
• FactA popular vote in Ukraine is being considered to ensure public acceptance of the peace deal
• FactNegotiations involve three key actors: Donald Trump (US), Volodymyr Zelensky (Ukraine), and Vladimir Putin (Russia)

For Mains

Q. Analyze the geopolitical and security implications of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's status on the feasibility of a lasting peace deal in Ukraine.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Nuclear safety risk: Lack of trust regarding the management of the Zaporizhzhia plant by opposing forces
• Sovereignty vs Security: Conflict between Ukraine's territorial integrity and the demand for Western security guarantees
• Democratic legitimacy: The role of a popular vote in ensuring domestic consensus for international peace treaties

Keywords: Demilitarized Zone · Nuclear Security · Security Guarantees · Territorial Integrity · Geopolitical Trust

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