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Russia weighs halt to peace talks unless Ukraine cedes territory, Bloomberg News reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 28, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 28, 2026
Quick Summary
Russian officials may halt U.S.-led peace talks with Ukraine unless Kyiv signals willingness to cede territory—possibly Donbas—before next week’s critical negotiations; Reuters could not verify Bloomberg’s report.
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Russian officials increasingly see little reason to continue U.S.-led peace talks with Ukraine unless Kyiv signals it is prepared to give up territory as part of a settlement, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Talks scheduled for next week will be critical to determining whether the sides can move towards an agreement to end the war, the report said.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
(Reporting by Mihika Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by Kate Mayberry)
Key Takeaways
- •Moscow views next week’s U.S.-mediated talks as “make or break” and wants Kyiv to show territorial concession intent—Reuters cites Bloomberg report (yahoo.com)
- •Russia’s stance aligns with broader pattern: Moscow repeatedly demands ceding Donbas/Luhansk/etc., rejects NATO alignment and Western guarantees (washingtonpost.com)
- •Ukraine firmly opposes territorial concessions; public and leadership continue to reject ceding land even if pressures grow (politico.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russia weighs halt to peace talks unless Ukraine cedes territory, Bloomberg News reports
1Why might Russia halt peace talks with Ukraine?
According to Bloomberg, Russia may halt peace talks unless Ukraine signals readiness to give up territory as part of a settlement.
2What will the talks next week determine?
The talks scheduled for next week are critical for determining whether the sides can move towards an agreement to end the war.
3Who reported Russia's stance on halting the peace talks?
Bloomberg News reported Russia's position, citing people familiar with the matter.
4Has Reuters verified the Bloomberg report?
Reuters stated that it could not immediately verify the Bloomberg report.
