Russia has formally presented the United States with a list of demands aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine and resetting diplomatic relations between Moscow and Washington, according to a report from Reuters. Officials familiar with the matter described the list as “broad,” noting that it largely mirrors previous conditions that Russia has put forward to Ukraine, the U.S., and NATO since the start of the conflict.
Among Russia’s key demands is a guarantee that Ukraine will never be granted membership in NATO, a long-standing concern for Moscow. Additionally, Russia insists that no foreign troops or peacekeeping forces be deployed to Ukraine following the conclusion of hostilities.
A major point of contention in the proposed deal is Russia’s demand for international recognition of its claims over Crimea and four southeastern Ukrainian regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. These regions, which were partially occupied and later declared annexed by Russia, remain at the center of the geopolitical struggle between Moscow and Kyiv.
While the U.S. has not publicly responded to Russia’s demands, Washington has consistently supported Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Biden administration, along with NATO allies, has repeatedly rejected any proposals that would legitimize Russia’s territorial claims. The issue of Ukraine’s NATO membership remains a key element of Western policy, though no formal timeline for accession has been established.
The latest proposal underscores Russia’s ongoing strategic objectives in the conflict while testing the willingness of the U.S. and its allies to engage in negotiations under Moscow’s terms. With the war showing no immediate signs of resolution, it remains uncertain whether diplomatic efforts will gain traction or if fighting will persist amid hardened positions on both sides.
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