In the most explicit statement so far of what it wants, Russia is demanding Ukraine cease military action and change its constitution, amongst other conditions.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's remarks represent the most explicit Russian statement so far of what it wants from UkraineRussia has said military action in Ukraine would stop"in a moment" if the country meets its conditions for a ceasefire.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia is demanding Ukraine cease military action, change its constitution to enshrine neutrality, acknowledge Crimea as Russian territory and recognise the separatist republics of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent territories. In an interview with Reuters, he said Russia had told Ukraine it was ready to halt its military action"in a moment" if Kyiv meets its conditions.What Russia wants from Ukraine
His remarks represent the most explicit Russian statement so far of what it wants from Ukraine to halt what it calls its"special military operation" in the country. Mr Peskov said Ukraine was aware of the conditions, adding:"And they were told that all this can be stopped in a moment."•
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