accommodate Russia’s security concerns and that Moscow is willing to negotiate only on its own terms.
Zakharova emphasized that Ukraine must commit to being a neutral country without military alliances with NATO or any other blocs. This condition has been a sticking point in previous negotiations between the two countries. Russia’s stance remains unchanged, despite Ukraine’s rejection of similar proposals in the past.
Furthermore, Zakharova announced that Russia will not participate in the upcoming conference on Ukraine in Switzerland. Moscow also made it clear that it will not engage in any discussions related to President Zelensky’s proposed peace plan. According to Zakharova, Swiss authorities do not address Russia’s security concerns adequately, and Moscow is only willing to negotiate on terms that align with its own priorities.