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The initial US proposal, a 28-point plan, drew criticisms for seeming excessively favorable to Russia, which was unwilling to sign but acknowledged that progress was being made. The subsequent refinement to a 19-point plan attempted to better align with Ukraine's tolerances, yet Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed anything less than the original plan, asserting that anything outside the initial 28 points was a non-starter.
Analysts anticipate that Russia may continue to use misinformation and diplomatic delays to maintain strategic advantages and extend the conflict. A deep dive into the Ukraine crisis, including insights from a former U.S. military member who is fighting on the ground, is scheduled for release soon to provide further context.