Before Putin spoke, and giving a reminder of Russia’s stance since it launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Putin’s foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, reiterated Russia’s demands: Ukraine must recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea and four southeastern regions, withdraw troops from lands claimed by Russia and pledge never to join NATO. He said he “hopes [the United States] knows our position and wants to believe that they will take it into account as we work together going forward.”

  • Pennomi@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    Pledge to never join NATO?

    I’ll stop punching you but you have to pledge to never go to the cops.

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      18 hours ago

      They should accept this one and treat it with the same respect Russia did when ukraine gave up the nukes