Russia has presented the United States with a list of demands for ending the war in Ukraine and resetting relations with Washington, according to two sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reports.
While the exact details of Moscow’s conditions remain unclear, it is also uncertain whether Russia is willing to engage in direct peace negotiations with Kyiv before its demands are accepted.
Ongoing US-Russia Talks on Ceasefire
Russian and American officials have been discussing these conditions over the past two weeks in both in-person and virtual meetings. The Kremlin’s demands have been described as broad and similar to previous conditions outlined to Ukraine, the US, and NATO.
US President Donald Trump confirmed that American officials are heading to Russia to negotiate a 30-day ceasefire as part of a proposed pathway toward broader peace talks.
Moscow’s Key Demands
Previous Russian conditions have included:
- A guarantee that Ukraine will never join NATO
- A commitment to refrain from deploying foreign troops in Ukraine
- International recognition of Russia’s claims over Crimea and four other Ukrainian regions
Additionally, Russia has repeatedly called on the US and NATO to address what it describes as the “root causes” of the war, including NATO’s expansion toward Eastern Europe.
Uncertain Response from Putin
Trump is now awaiting a response from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the proposed 30-day ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has already indicated his willingness to accept this temporary truce as a first step toward peace negotiations.
However, Putin’s commitment to any ceasefire remains uncertain, and key details of the potential agreement are yet to be finalized. Some US officials, lawmakers, and analysts worry that Putin—once a KGB agent—could use the ceasefire to deepen divisions among the US, Ukraine, and Europe while undermining negotiations.
