Russia Insists on Ukraine's Neutral Status in Peace Negotiations

Mon Mar 17 2025 07:24:43 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Russia Insists on Ukraine's Neutral Status in Peace Negotiations

Russian officials demand assurances on NATO exclusion as ceasefire talks progress.


A Russian deputy foreign minister has stated that any peace agreement with Ukraine must include guarantees of its neutrality and exclusion from NATO, amidst ongoing discussions for a ceasefire between the nations.


In a significant development concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has declared that any peace deal must ensure Ukraine remains neutral and cannot join NATO. Speaking to the Russian media outlet Izvestia, Grushko emphasized that "ironclad security guarantees" must be woven into the agreement.

The discussions come as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for anticipated talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to foster peace in a conflict that has entered its third year. Under a proposed initiative, the U.S. and Ukraine have communicated the prospect of a 30-day ceasefire to Russia, a proposal that is now under negotiation.

Despite expressing support for a ceasefire, President Putin has set forth stringent requirements that need addressing. One major point of contention lies in the Kursk region, which Ukraine had briefly penetrated last summer, claiming parts of the territory. Putin insists that Russian forces are now fully in control of the area and describes the Ukrainian military as "isolated."

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the Kremlin of undermining efforts to achieve a swift ceasefire. The complexities of monitoring and enforcing such a ceasefire along the eastern frontline remain pressing challenges, even as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who recently met with Putin in Moscow, anticipates a call between Trump and Putin in the upcoming week.

During his campaign, Trump promised to resolve the conflict promptly, hinting at ambitious plans to initiate negotiations immediately after taking office. However, uncertainties linger regarding the management of territories currently occupied by Russia, which encompass approximately 20% of Ukraine. As talks advance, the atmosphere of skepticism continues to overshadow potential resolutions for lasting peace.

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