Russia's Maximalist Demands At Istanbul Peace Talks Revealed

A Russian delegation led by Kremlin adviser Vladimir Medinsky demanded in Istanbul that Ukraine remain neutral without the presence of foreign troops and weapons of mass destruction, drop demands for war reparations from Russia, and accept the loss of Crimea and four Ukrainian regions that Russia does not fully occupy. At the same time, the Russians are demanding that these territories be internationally recognized. Bloomberg reports.

Russia's Maximalist Demands At Istanbul Peace Talks Revealed

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During the talks in Istanbul on May 16, the head of the Russian delegation, the assistant to the Russian dictator, Vladimir Medinsky, voiced a number of maximalist demands from Moscow to representatives of Ukraine.

What the Russians in Istanbul demanded from Ukraine for a ceasefire

During the talks held on May 16 in Istanbul, Russian representatives demanded that Ukraine meet several conditions, including adopting neutral status, Bloomberg reports.

Negotiations in Istanbul: Bloomberg reveals maximalist Russian demandsAccording to media reports, Russia is demanding that Ukraine give up territories and reparations, and has stated that a ceasefire is possible only after the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from 4 regions that Russia considers its own.