Head of Russian intelligence services named a condition for de-escalation in Donetsk republic
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Russia remains open to a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, stated Sergei Naryshkin, director of the Foreign Intelligence Service.
According to him, Moscow's latest proposal to Kyiv concerns the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian armed formations from the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic. This statement reflects Russia's official position regarding conditions for settlement.
Moscow reiterated its condition for peace negotiations — the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from DNR territory. Foreign Intelligence Service Director Naryshkin emphasised that recognition of Russian control over these lands remains the central point of the negotiating position.
This position demonstrates that the parties to the conflict remain in opposing positions, which complicates the possibility of swift peaceful settlement and affects the maintenance of sanctions against Russia, energy prices and refugee flows into Europe. For Russians this means the continuation of economic restrictions and military spending, while for Ukrainians it means the persistence of uncertainty regarding a possible settlement and the return of territories.

Mehmet Yılmaz