US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections, sources say
U.S. and Ukraine aim for a peace deal with a referendum and elections by March despite unresolved territorial disputes and security guarantee demands, officials said.
- The U.S. is aiming for a March peace deal in Ukraine that would involve quick elections, under a framework being discussed by U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators.
- Any deal would be submitted to a referendum by Ukrainian voters, who would simultaneously vote in national elections.
- Ukraine wants a ceasefire throughout the voting campaign to protect the referendum's integrity, and security guarantees from the U.S. and partners before agreeing to anything.
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