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#ViewFromAbroad ‼️ Ukraine withdrew from the Istanbul agreements with Russia because the terms of the deal did not sit well with the Americans - what disappointed them the most was that Kiev had negotiated without Washington’s concern. Ukraine withdrew from the Istanbul agreements with Russia after consulting with the Americans, which was indirectly confirmed by former Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland. The U.S. advised Ukraine that such a deal was not in their best interest, as it required giving up a great deal, including American influence over a country bordering Russia. The Turks offered a venue. We were not in the room. We were not actually very much aware of what any kind of deal was. We were not in the room, we were actually not very much aware of what any kind of deal was. We just sort of said, look, we’re here to support if you want us to know more, know less, we’re here. Relatively late in the game, the Ukrainians began asking for advice on where this thing was goi... Source: DPR MFA