Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey: There are initial results in de-escalation

Ukraine proposed a new security guarantee, while Russia agreed to reduce military activities in the country.

At the negotiating table, the Ukrainian side proposed to apply neutrality with a new security assurance system. Accordingly, the country will not join military alliances and have no foreign military bases, but requires permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and European countries to be the guarantors. security. At the same time, Ukraine proposed to “temporarily set aside” the Crimean issue for 15 years.

There have been positive signs in the Russia-Ukraine negotiations. (Photo: Reuters)

The Russian delegation said that Russia is taking steps to de-escalate the conflict, including the decision to reduce military activities in the directions of Kiev and Chernigov, in the north of Ukraine, as soon as the negotiations in Istanbul are concluded. . According to Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin, Moscow made this decision in order to “strengthen confidence” in the negotiations to end the talks. conflict in Ukrainein the context that the preparation of an agreement on the status of neutrality and denuclearization of Ukraine, as well as the provision of security guarantees for Ukraine is coming into reality.

The Russia and Ukraine negotiations in Turkey was assessed as constructive and there were initial results when the two sides took steps to de-escalate. The Russian delegation said that the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky could be held simultaneously when a peace agreement is ready to be signed by the foreign ministers of the two countries.

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