In order to implement a peace agreement with Russia, Ukraine is putting forward five main demands. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Politico reported on this matter. According to the publication, ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Kyiv has clearly defined its position and publicly announced the main conditions for negotiations.
The first demand is a strict cessation of fire before any territorial concessions. According to Ukraine, all hostilities on the front must be completely halted before moving to political negotiations; otherwise, the essence of the agreements will be at risk.
The second demand is compensation for the damages caused by Russia. Official estimates suggest that the damage is valued between 500 billion and 1 trillion dollars.
This includes the restoration of infrastructure, reconstruction of housing stock and energy networks, as well as compensation for social losses. The third demand is that Ukraine views joining the European Union and NATO as a guarantee of protection against future attacks.
Kyiv firmly rejects Moscow's demands to reduce the number of armed forces and to stop arms deliveries to Ukraine. The principle that Ukraine will independently make decisions regarding its security architecture is maintained.
The fourth demand is the immediate return of Ukrainian military prisoners and children. This humanitarian issue is considered important within the framework of international humanitarian norms and legal regulations and is recognized as one of the factors of trust.
The fifth demand is that Ukraine insists on the continuation of sanctions against Russia. Kyiv emphasizes the effectiveness of pressure tools, stating that they can only be maintained unchanged or reconsidered based on specific practical steps.
On August 15, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold negotiations in Alaska. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that this meeting is important for both Moscow and Washington, openly stating that decisions on Ukrainian issues cannot be made independently by the two sides without Kyiv, and that decisions about Ukraine cannot be made without Ukraine.
Thus, the five demands described by Politico are considered Kyiv's "red lines." They include the cessation of fire, reparations, independent rights for Euro-Atlantic integration, the fate of prisoners and children, and the maintenance of the sanctions regime.
The clear establishment of these demands before the negotiations indicates how close the parties are to an agreement and serves to expedite the realization of the peace formula.
