Kyiv (dpa-AFX) – The Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podoliak has confirmed the existence of a draft agreement with Russia, but dampened expectations. A 15-point plan reported by the “Financial Times” only reflects the Russian demands, “no more,” Podoljak wrote on Telegram on Wednesday. The Ukrainian side has its own position.
The only thing he can currently confirm as a basis for discussion is a ceasefire, a withdrawal of Russian troops and security guarantees from a number of states, wrote President Volodymyr Zelensky’s adviser.
According to the London newspaper’s report, talks are under way on a neutral status for Ukraine, which should keep its own army. States such as the USA, Great Britain and Turkey should also guarantee Ukrainian security. The paper in question is said to be a few days old./fko/DP/nas
