Ukraine is ready to negotiate a peace deal with Russia, but remains firm on several key areas, the U.K. news outlet the Independent reported on March 16, citing senior Ukrainian officials.
Kyiv has agreed to accept a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, provided Russia also abides by its terms. U.S. officials are currently negotiating with Moscow on the details of the proposal.
Ukraine has four key terms that must be upheld in order for the full-scale war to end, sources said. These are:
No further territory ceded to Russia, including territory in the partially-occupied regions of Ukraine
The return of thousands of Ukrainian children illegally deported to Russia
The return of thousands of civilians illegally detained by Russia
International security guarantees in the event Moscow breaks the terms of any future ceasefire
Kyiv is prepared to accept a freeze along the current battle lines, sources told the Independent, but will not surrender any more territory to Russia despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's goal of fully occupying Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts.
Posted by John3262005
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That’s a probably the best deal either side can reasonably hope for so of course Putin is going to shoot it down and keep the war going.
and you know what Putin is going to say “Net”.