What are Putin's demands for resolving the Ukraine conflict?
Putin's demands for resolving the Ukraine conflict include several key elements. First, he insists that Europe's security concerns must be comprehensively addressed for any viable resolution. Regarding sanctions, Putin demands the lifting of approximately 16,500 sanctions imposed on Russia since the 2022 invasion, including unfreezing $350 billion in foreign currency reserves and removing restrictions on Russian banks from SWIFT. On territorial concessions, Putin demands that Ukraine withdraw from regions Russia annexed in September 2022 - specifically Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson - representing roughly 30% of Ukraine's territory. Additionally, Russia demands that Ukraine become a demilitarized, neutral state by disbanding its military. Putin has indicated willingness for peace talks but has dismissed making any Russian territorial concessions.
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Putin's Demands and Peace Talks Overview
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