According to a report from DAILY POST, Russia has outlined terms it says must be met for a possible end to the conflict in Ukraine, calling for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from four contested regions.
According to Russian officials, the regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia—claimed by Moscow after disputed referendums in 2022—are now considered part of Russian territory.
The Kremlin maintains that the departure of Ukrainian troops from these areas is a prerequisite for halting military operations.
“If Ukraine withdrew its troops from these four regions—yes,” The Kremlin told Le Point in response to questions on ending the war.
Russian authorities assert that these regions have already been incorporated into the country’s legal framework and are recognized in its constitution.
Despite ongoing conflict in some parts of the territories, the Kremlin insists they are unlawfully held by the Ukrainian government.
Referring to the controversial referendums, the Russian government maintains that the regions have been formally absorbed and now fall under Russian administrative control.
Moscow continues to assert that its stance on the matter is both legally and practically valid.
