Russia ready for talks on Ukraine conflict but not on root causes, says official
En resumen
- Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia's Federation Council, stated Russia is open to negotiations and compromises on the Ukraine conflict, but not on its root causes.
- He stressed human rights and Russia's security as non-negotiable principles, citing past attempts like the Minsk agreements and Putin's 2021 proposals as evidence of Russia's willingness to engage.
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Deputy Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev stated Russia is prepared for negotiations and compromises on the Ukraine conflict, but not on its root causes. He emphasized human rights and Russia's security as non-negotiable.
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Deputy Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev has emphasized that addressing the fundamental causes of the Ukrainian conflict must remain non-negotiable. In an interview with TASS, he stated, "In the case of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, we are prepared to resume negotiations, to discuss the full spectrum of issues, and ultimately to find some compromises - without which progress is impossible. However, I am convinced that there can be no compromise on the most vital matter: tackling the root causes of this conflict."
He further asserted, "My personal conviction, as a Russian citizen, is that respecting human rights and ensuring the security of Russia are non-negotiable principles."
Kosachev noted that Russia has demonstrated a willingness to compromise in the past. He pointed to the Minsk agreements of 2014-2015 and President Vladimir Putin's proposals in December 2021 concerning mutual guarantees and the framework of collective security in Europe as examples of Russia's readiness to engage constructively. "We were prepared to discuss all these issues," he remarked, "but we were told, 'No, we don't need to; it's none of your business.'"
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific root causes does Russia aim to address?
- What are Russia's proposed compromises?
- What is the current status of direct negotiations?
