Ukraine Sets “Red Lines” for Peace Talks, Rejects NATO Restrictions

Ukraine outlined its “red lines” for peace negotiations with Russia, emphasizing that there can be no restrictions on the size of its military or prohibitions on joining international organizations, including the European Union and NATO. This was reported by European Pravda, citing it’s own sources.

Speaking on March 13 at a press conference, Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said, “We all understand that part of our country is currently under temporary Russian occupation—that is a matter of fact, a reality. But if we are talking about legally recognizing any part of Ukraine as belonging to Russia, that will not happen.”

During the talks, Yermak reportedly raised the issue of NATO membership, insisting that Russia should not have a veto over Ukraine’s accession.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump called Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s remarks on a potential ceasefire “promising” but insufficient. “Putin made a very promising statement, but it wasn’t complete,” Trump said.