Russia's Ultimatum: Key Demands in New Peace Proposal for Ukraine

Ukraine Conflict: Russia's Memorandum Outlines Conditions for Ceasefire June 4, 2025 - Russia has presented a memorandum to Ukraine outlining its conditions for ending the ongoing conflict. The document, which contains 31 points across three sections, details significant demands. Key provisions include the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson oblasts. Additionally, Russia demands Ukraine's neutrality and the cessation of all Western military and financial aid to Ukraine. The memorandum also calls for the release of political prisoners and the international recognition of Crimea, Donbas, and Novorossiya as part of the Russian Federation. The memorandum also demands the limitation of the number of Ukrainian armed forces and the granting of official status to the Russian language in Ukraine. "This memorandum represents a significant development in the conflict," stated a leading political analyst, Dr. Anya Petrova. "The demands are far-reaching and will require careful consideration by the Ukrainian government and its allies." The memorandum's presentation marks a pivotal moment in the conflict, prompting ongoing negotiations and discussions regarding potential peace agreements.