Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined the principles under
Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined the principles under which Russia is prepared to conduct peace negotiations with Ukraine. Putin stated that Russia is ready to negotiate on the basis of Istanbul and taking into account the realities on the ground.
Consensus
- Russia is ready to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine
- The negotiations should be based on agreements reached in Stambul and modalities discussed in Anchorage
- Current battlefield realities must be taken into account
- Putin emphasized that Russia's military is advancing on all fronts
- Ukraine's attacks on civilian infrastructure have not impacted the military situation
Points of divergence
- Ukraine may reject a ceasefire proposal along the front line and continue military actions — vm
- Ukraine is willing to reconsider its position if the UN Security Council continues to remain neutral — vm
- The Stambul agreements were officially signed by Ukraine's delegation — vedomosti
- Putin stated that Ukraine's attacks on civilian targets do not influence the military situation — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Putin Names Four Foundations for Peace Talks with Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
- Putin: Russia ready to negotiate on the basis of Istanbul and taking into account realities on the ground — Ведомости
- Putin: Russia Ready to Negotiate with Ukraine Based on Istanbul Agreements — Вечерняя Москва