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Ukraine Demands Russian Withdrawal to February 2022 Positions for Peace Talks

Oct 27, 2024, 02:00 PM

Andrii Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office, has stated that for peace negotiations with Russia to commence, Russian troops must withdraw to their positions as of February 24, 2022. This condition is seen as essential to restoring Ukraine's sovereignty and returning to the situation before the full-scale invasion. The Ukrainian government opposes freezing the conflict and insists on a complete withdrawal of Russian forces to establish peace.