Kremlin Demands Ukraine Pull Back from Donbas as Ceasefire Condition, Zelensky Highlights Remaining Issues

The Kremlin has made clear that its prerequisite for a halt in hostilities is Ukraine’s full withdrawal of armed forces from Donbas. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov clarified that the “responsible” decision referenced by Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov, entails a complete pullback of Ukrainian troops beyond the administrative boundaries of the Donbas region. When asked whether this condition applies also to Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, Peskov declined to provide further details, stating that Russia will not publicly discuss specific provisions, emphasizing that Moscow’s aim is to conclude the military conflict while achieving its strategic objectives....Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Novinite Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Novinite