Russia demands recognition of Crimea, other Ukrainian regions' annexation in any peace talks

No NATO, ‘Demilitarization,’ Recognition of Annexed Regions: Kremlin Repeats ‘Old’ Peace Demands

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov insists that these demands are non-negotiable for peace talks with Ukraine.

The Kremlin has also said that the demilitarization of Ukraine, the lifting of sanctions, the withdrawal of demands and the cancellation of arrest warrants, as well as the return of Russian assets are also on the agenda.

Russia outlines demands for Ukraine peace talks: NATO ban, “denazification,” recognition of annexed territories

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov established clear prerequisites for potential peace negotiations with Ukraine, which include ban on joining NATO and recognition of illegally annexed territories.

A few days ago it was said from Moscow that they were ready to negotiate "without preconditions". Foreign Minister Lavrov, however, is now again consulting a long list of well-known demands for an end to the war.

Russia demands recognition of Crimea, other Ukrainian regions' annexation in any peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Lavrov listed other conditions for Russia to enter into peace talks, namely a ban on Ukraine's entry into NATO, the country's demilitarization, and changes to Ukraine's legislation that would restore the position of the Russian language, culture, and religious organization.

The conditions of the Russian Federation for ending the war with Ukraine include the neutral status of our country and the recognition of the occupied territories.