Putin Says Ukraine Deal Requires Security Pledges for Russia
- President reiterates deal must reflect ‘realities’ on ground
- Putin spoke to state media ahead of presidential election
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President Vladimir Putin said Russia would demand security guarantees to consider talks to end the war in Ukraine, telling a state news agency that “realities on the ground” should be the basis of any negotiations.
In an interview with RIA Novosti published on Wednesday, Putin reiterated Russia’s willing to resolve “this conflict by peaceful means.” Ukraine’s government has previously rejected any deal involving territorial concessions that would reward Putin’s aggression.