The Kremlin has rejected these demands at every turn, insisting that Ukraine first make extreme concessions — such as the dissolution of its army and the refusal to accept foreign military aid.
So… Ukraine has to leave itself utterly defenseless before Putin will even consider a ceasefire? Not just standing down, but dissolving the army? I assumed it would be bad, but this isn’t even worth Zelensky’s time. A demand this extreme can’t even be considered a negotiation tactic. It’s the diplomatic equivalent of the middle finger.
All this “peace talk” nonsense is just a distraction.