Putin requires Kiev to withdraw from four regions and forfeit NATO membership in order to achieve a truce.
Russian President Putin is demanding that Ukraine give up control of specific territories, which are partially under Russian military control. In September 2022, Moscow announced plans to annex regions in eastern and southern Ukraine. This effectively amounts to a call for Ukraine to surrender.
Putin claims that the upcoming peace summit for Ukraine in Switzerland, set for the weekend, is a "diversion maneuver" designed to distract from the true perpetrators of the conflict. He asserts that without Russia involved in the negotiations, it's impossible to reach a peaceful resolution in Ukraine and ensure the overall security of Europe.
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- The four regions Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from include Luhansk and Donetsk, areas that have seen significant military involvement from Russia.
- Moscow's demands for Ukraine to renounce its NATO membership and surrender control of these regions are seen as non-negotiable by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Despite Kiev's refusal to comply with these conditions, Putin has emphasized that a ceasefire in Ukraine can only be achieved with Russia's active participation in peace talks.
- Putin has criticized upcoming peace talks in Switzerland, suggesting they are a ploy to divert attention away from Russia's role in the conflict in Ukraine.
- In the absence of Russian involvement in the peace talks, Putin believes it will be impossible to ensure a lasting peace in Ukraine and maintain European security.
- The ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine has raised concerns within NATO, with several member nations pushing for a stronger response to Russia's aggressive actions in eastern and southern Ukraine.
- In response to Putin's demands, NATO has reiterated its commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while renewing calls for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.
