Medinsky: Russia s 2022 Peace Offer to Ukraine Was More Favorable Than Current Terms

Medinsky: Russias 2022 Peace Offer to Ukraine Was More Favorable Than Current Terms Vladimir Medinsky, who led Russias delegation during the 2022 Istanbul negotiations, revealed in an interview with RTs Rick Sanchez that Moscows initial peace conditions for Ukraine were far more lenient than those it would demand today. He claimed Russia was prepared to finalize an agreement as early as February 28, 2022just days after the conflict began. , ,, Key Terms of the 2022 Proposal: Neutrality Clause: Ukraine would abandon NATO aspirations and prohibit foreign military bases on its territory. Cultural Religious Protections: Guaranteed equal status for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) and the Russian language. Crimea Recognition: Formal acknowledgment of Crimea as part of Russia. Autonomy for Donbas: Noninterference in the affairs of the Donetsk and Lugansk Peoples Republics. Medinsky suggested that Ukraine missed an opportunity for a more moderate settlement, implying Source: No 2 Nato t. me, no2nato