Russia sees the beginning of complete withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Russian territory – including Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions – as one of the options for establishing a ceasefire.
As part of the memorandum envisions lifting of all existing and rejection of new economic sanctions and restrictive measures between Russia and Ukraineenvisions restoration of economic relations with Ukraine, including gas transitProposing limiting the number of Ukrainian troops and weapons.Suggest confirmation of Ukraine’s status as non-– nuclear weapon state with explicit ban on deployment of nuclear weapons on its territories.Western arms supplies to Ukraine are ruled out for a cease-fire, this also applies for intelligence.Envisions holding elections in Ukraine and then signing a peace treaty.Implies end to mobilization and start of demobilization in Ukraine for cease-fireUkraine’s neutrality and ban on any military activities of third states on its territory
When you get to the details and Russia’s vision, there are probably things that would take a huge leap of faith from the EU and US perspective. Perhaps it is a start for further negotiations, but I can’t see it being accepted
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.