Speaking to reporters in the Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek on November 27, Mr. Putin commented: "In general, we agreed that this could be the basis for future agreements." This is the Russian leader's first statement on this draft since it was sent by Washington to Kiev last week.
President Putin said the US side had taken Russia's position into account to some extent, but there were still some issues that needed to be clarified. He revealed that Russian officials were ready to hold "serious discussions" when US special envoy Steve Witkoff visits Moscow next week.
However, the Russian leader also made it clear that he had not officially received the draft and stressed that the 28 points published in the media were "just a list of potential conditions". He expressed openness, saying that Moscow was not against adding proposals from Europe. "Everything is on the table," he said.
Regarding concerns about European security, President Putin stated: "If Europe wants to see Russia declare that it has no intention of attacking them, we are ready to declare so. However, from Russia's point of view, accusations that Russia wants to attack Europe are completely baseless."
Regarding the war situation, he affirmed that Russian forces are accelerating their advance and issued an ultimatum: "If Ukraine withdraws from the territories they are holding, the war will end. If they do not do so, we will achieve our goals by military means. That's all."
Mr Putin said he considered the Ukrainian leadership to be illegitimate and therefore legally unable to conclude an agreement with Kiev.
It is therefore important, he said, to ensure that any agreement is recognised by the international community – and that the international community recognises Russia's gains in Ukraine.
"So, broadly speaking, of course, we would like to eventually reach an agreement with Ukraine. But right now, this is almost impossible. Legally impossible," Mr. Putin said.
The initial peace plan drafted by the US, with 28 points, required Ukraine to cede some territory, accept limits on the size of its army and abandon its goal of joining NATO.
Source: https://congluan.vn/ong-putin-noi-ke-hoach-cua-my-co-the-tao-co-so-cho-thoa-thuan-hoa-binh-ukraine-10319606.html
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