Peace Talks: The Big Hurdle in Ukraine

The U. S. , Russia, and Ukraine are in talks to end the war. The main sticking point is territory. Other issues like security and economy are mostly settled. But territory is tricky. It needs everyone to compromise. The U. S. Ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker, talked about this on a show. He said progress is being made. But the hardest part is still ahead. He called it the "territorial makeup" of a peace deal. Whitaker said both sides need to be creative and willing to give in.Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is hopeful. He said a security agreement is ready to be signed. But Russia keeps attacking Ukraine's energy grid. Whitaker said the order of things is also important. It's not just about what's agreed, but when and how it's done. Whitaker also talked about Greenland. He said it's important for NATO and U. S. defense. China and Russia have tried to get a foothold there. As the Arctic ice melts, Greenland becomes more strategic. It's key for missile defense and naval operations. Whitaker said talks will continue every day. The goal is to end the war and strengthen U. S. security interests. He said it's not easy, but it's necessary.