Ukrainian Truce Document Unveiled by Reuters
Unveiling the Full Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul
The complete Ukrainian ceasefire memorandum, set for discussions on June 2 in Istanbul, has been disclosed by Reuters. The Russian memorandum will be presented in Istanbul, as reported earlier by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ukrainian document is organized into five sections: "Foundation Principles of the Agreement and Negotiation Process", "Proceeding to Coordinate Ceasefire and Summit Agenda", "Ceasefire", "Building Mutual Trust", "Leaders' Summit".
The inaugural section outlines the negotiation principles, including:
- A prerequisite for peace talks: a complete and unconditional cessation of hostilities in the air, on land, and at sea, to be maintained for a minimum of 30 days, with potential extensions, under the leadership of the USA in collaboration with third countries;
- Confidence-building measures, such as an "all-for-all" prisoner exchange;
- Preventing renewed aggression through the re-establishment of enduring peace and security;
- Security guarantees for Ukraine, with involvement from the international community, notably the Europe and the USA;
- Kyiv's decision to pursue EU membership or NATO membership is contingent on consensus within the alliance;
- The international community does not acknowledge Russia's control over Ukrainian territories contested since February 2014. The line of contact serves as the basis for negotiations, and territorial issues will only be addressed once a complete and unconditional ceasefire has been established;
- The possibility of partially, gradually lifting sanctions on Russia, with the ability to reimpose them. Frozen Russian sovereign assets are used for restoration or remain frozen until reparation payments are made.
The leaders' meeting is necessary to "coordinate essential aspects of the final peace settlement", as stated in the document:
- Permanent cessation of hostilities, ceasefire monitoring, and penalties for violations;
- Security guarantees;
- Territorial issues;
- Economic recovery, compensation, and restoration;
- Accountability for agreement breaches;
- Establishment of the final peace treaty.
The Date and Location for Russia-Ukraine Talks in Istanbul have been Revealed
In Politics, the issues being raised by Russia in its dialogue with Ukraine, as indicated by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, include its neutral, non-aligned, and non-nuclear status, as well as the repeal of discriminatory laws relating to the use of the Russian language.
Among other demands from Moscow previously stated: Ukraine is required to withdraw from the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, which Russia claims to have annexed[1][3]. International recognition of these regions, as well as Crimea and Sevastopol as Russian, is also requested[1]. Furthermore, Russia calls for the lifting of sanctions, demilitarization, and denazification of Ukraine[3]. These conditions were detailed by Vladimir Putin last summer.
Russia terms any actions involving Russian assets frozen in the West as "theft".
Russia is prepared to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, but only after Ukraine takes reciprocal steps, such as halting the reception of military aid from Western countries[3]. Russia's UN envoy, Vasily Nebenzia, stated this on May 30.
On June 1, the Russian delegation departed for Istanbul.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/world/europe/russia-ukraine-talks.html[2] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65025392[3] https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-ukraine-peace-memo-major-concessions-from-kyiv-needed-minsk-ii-deal/
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- As the Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul approach on June 2, the discussion of politics and general news is centered around topics such as Ukraine's commitment to maintaining a neutral, non-aligned, and non-nuclear status, and Russia's demands for the repeal of discriminatory language laws and withdrawal from territories like Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
- The Russian memorandum for the Istanbul talks also acknowledges the importance of addressing economic recovery, compensation, and restoration, as well as establishing accountability for agreement breaches, all crucial points in the establishment of a final peace treaty.
