Russian President Putin is calling for Ukraine to be demilitarized and Crimea recognized. This is reported by the AFP news agency, citing the Kremlin. Putin also demands one “Denazification” of the Ukrainian government and the “Neutrality” of Ukrainethe Kremlin said after a phone call between Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron.
France had previously declared In a phone call with Macron, Putin promised an end to the attacks on civilians in Ukraine. “President Putin has reaffirmed his will to get involved,” the Elysee said in a statement.
Specifically, Macron demanded from Putin cease all attacks on civilians and residential areas, preserve civilian infrastructure and road links, especially the exit road south of Kyiv. In these three points, the Russian President signaled concessions.
Macron also suggested that Putin keep in touch in the coming days. The Russian President agreed to this. The French President called Putin at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Élysée said. He has spoken to Selenskyj several times in the past few hours.