Ukraine's Objections Block Peace Summit Amid Russian Advances
Russia captures Pokrovsk, approaches Kostiantynivka, energy strikes risk EU refugee flows.
Plan includes 600,000 army cap; White House may trade Crimea recognition for ceasefire.
Kremlin received plan, with Putin framing recognition as key.
Crimea recognition could undermine post-1945 legal order; Congress can oppose via funding/sanctions.
Moscow dictates terms, likely favoring Russia; Ukraine may cede land without gains.
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