Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has said peace was possible with Ukraine only after Moscow achieved its goals in the nearly two-year conflict. I will remind you what we talked about the de-nazification and de-militarisation of Ukraine and its neutral status,” he said. When Putin launched his troops on Ukraine in February 2022, he requested the “de-nazification” of its pro-Western neighbour, a loosely defined term that survivors of the Holocaust have condemned. He also demanded the “de-militarisation” of Ukraine, which was fending off Russia’s assault. “As for de-militarisation, they don’t want to negotiate, so we are then forced to take other measures, including military measures,” Putin said.

Source: Punch December 14, 2023 16:33 UTC