caution – n. care
stance – n. position
dismantle – v. to slowly bring something to an end
verify – v. to find out if something is true
concessions – n. giving up or allowing something in order to reach an agreement
maximum - adj. as great as possible; the most
sanctions – n. punishments usually in the form of trade restrictions meant to force a country to obey international law
de facto – adj. something that exists but is not officially recognized or accepted
advance – n. a step forward
contribution – n. something done to help bring about some result