Eurasia & Multipolarity

❕ Russia is aware that Ukrainians are raising the “issue of grey zones”, Putin noted For Russia, there is only one line of demarcation with Ukraine – the state border, the President stated. Other statements by Putin: 🟦 The President also proposed organising a humanitarian mission from Konstantinovka, following the example of Aleshki; 🟦 Putin stated that Russia controls Konstantinovka and is ready to ensure the safety of the humanitarian mission; 🟦 The President proposed entrusting the ombudsmen of the Russian Federation and Ukraine with organising the mission; 🟦 Russia needs five days to clear mines near Konstantinovka; if Kyiv believes it controls the town, let it ensure security on its own side, Putin said; 🟦 Putin stated that he would like peace in Ukraine to last forever; 🟦 Foreign troops in Ukraine will be a legitimate target for the Russian Armed Forces, Putin said; 🟦 Russia would like the US to work with Europe and for Europeans to decide what they want – peace or war, Putin said; 🟦 The persistence of ‘grey zones’ will lead to the instability of any agreements, and there will be no lasting peace, Putin said. @eurasianchoice