Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that resolving the Ukrainian crisis requires Ukraine to remain neutral and refrain from joining any foreign military alliances, as well as eliminating the possibility of the country acquiring nuclear weapons.
In an interview reported by the Russian news agency TASS, Putin said, “Ukrainian neutrality, non-alignment with military blocs, and preventing the presence of nuclear weapons on its territory are essential conditions for ensuring long-term regional stability.”
He warned that ignoring these conditions, along with other demands such as recognizing Russia’s sovereignty over Donbas and Novorossiya, could lead to the “potential resurgence of armed conflict in the future.”
He emphasized Russia’s firm commitment to the principle of nuclear non-proliferation, stating, “Russia opposes the spread of weapons of mass destruction by any country in the world, including Iran.”
Putin also expressed hope that the authorities in Kyiv would act in the national interest of Ukraine rather than serving the interests of third parties acting against Russia.
He recalled that the parties had previously come close to reaching an agreement during talks held in Istanbul in 2022.
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