Moscow, Aug. 1 -- Reiterating Moscow's core demands for reaching a peace settlement with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the Kremlin's demands remain unchanged.
Speaking after a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin emphasised the continued relevance and necessity of negotiations, but also underscored that resolving the conflict ultimately depends on addressing its root causes, reports RIA Novosti.
"The talks are important and always in demand," he said, noting that Russia's conditions regarding settlement are still what they were, when first laid out in the summer of 2024.
These include Ukraine not being part of any military alliance, commit to maintaining its non-nuclear status, and the st...