Russia Seeks Principle of Security Guarantees in Ukraine Agreement

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that any agreement with Ukraine must include legally binding 'security guarantees'.Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Gruşko shared Moscow's priorities in a potential agreement, emphasizing the importance of reliable security guarantees.Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the four pillars of potential negotiations with the Kiev administration during a meeting with government members. Putin stressed that for the conflicts to end, Kiev must withdraw its military units from Donetsk, Lugansk, Herson, and Zaporojye.Another condition set by Russia was for Ukraine to permanently abandon its plans to join NATO.