Russia rejects Ukraine conflict freeze, insists on meeting core demands

Ukraine war Mikhail Galuzin NATO membership territorial concessions Caspian Pipeline Consortium

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has rejected proposals to ‘freeze’ the conflict in Ukraine, asserting that any lasting settlement must address what Moscow calls the ‘root causes’ of the crisis. Speaking to TASS, Galuzin reiterated Russia's core demands, which include Ukraine abandoning its plans for NATO membership, adopting a neutral status, and formally recognizing Crimea and the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions as Russian territory.

Galuzin criticized the ongoing military and intelligence support from the United States and Europe, arguing that such assistance is incompatible with peace efforts. He specifically condemned Ukrainian drone strikes on civilian energy infrastructure, labeling attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in Novorossiysk as ‘terrorist’ acts. He urged the international community, particularly Western nations with energy interests in the CPC, to respond to these strikes.

While Moscow maintains that a diplomatic solution remains possible if there is sufficient political will, other Russian officials have signaled a readiness for a long-term conflict. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected Russia's territorial demands and characterized Russian strikes on energy and port facilities as a systematic ‘war against global food security.’

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Caspian Pipeline Consortium · Mikhail Galuzin · Russia · Russia · Ukraine · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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[○ 1 SOURCE] President Zelenskyy stated Russian strikes on infrastructure are a systematic war against global food security. english.mathrubhumi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Russia rejects a freeze of the Ukraine conflict without addressing root causes. almanartv.com.lb · theeuropetoday.com · english.mathrubhumi.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Russia demands Ukraine abandon plans to join NATO and adopt a neutral status. theeuropetoday.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · racin.mk · tienphong.vn · www.politika.rs
[● 5 SOURCES] Russia demands recognition of Crimea and four other regions as Russian territory. theeuropetoday.com · racin.mk · tienphong.vn · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Ukraine conducted drone attacks on Caspian Pipeline Consortium facilities in July and August. almanartv.com.lb · theeuropetoday.com · english.mathrubhumi.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Galuzin argued that continued US military and intelligence support for Ukraine is incompatible with peace efforts. www.kyivpost.com · a1on.mk · www.rmf24.pl · www.slobodenpecat.mk · racin.mk · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Zelenskyy described Russian strikes on infrastructure as a systematic war against global food security. english.mathrubhumi.com
[● 17 SOURCES] Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Russia rejects a freeze of the Ukraine conflict without addressing its root causes. racin.mk · almanartv.com.lb · www.kyivpost.com · theeuropetoday.com · tetovasot.com · +10 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Russia's peace conditions include Ukraine abandoning NATO plans and recognizing Russian control over specific territories. racin.mk · theeuropetoday.com · tetovasot.com · tienphong.vn · www.politika.rs
[● 10 SOURCES] Galuzin characterized Ukrainian drone strikes on Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) facilities as terrorist attacks. almanartv.com.lb · www.kyivpost.com · theeuropetoday.com · tetovasot.com · a1on.mk · +5 more