# Russian Parliament Speaker Sets Peace Negotiation Condition for Ukraine

Valentina Matviyenko states Russia will only negotiate with Ukraine if a reliable peace is guaranteed.

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Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, stated that Russia is willing to negotiate with Ukraine only if a reliable peace is guaranteed. [^1]

Matviyenko explained that Kyiv authorities are not interested in a peace agreement because they fear losing financial support from Western countries. [^2]

Matviyenko stated that a peace agreement would require Ukrainian leaders to lose power and take responsibility for alleged crimes committed. [^3]

Valentina Matviyenko stated that Russia will not agree to peace talks unless it is guaranteed that Ukraine will never again be anti-Russian or serve as a tool for the West to inflict a geopolitical defeat on Russia. [^4]

Valentina Matviyenko stated that the objectives of Russia's special military operation were stated in advance to Ukraine and have not changed. [^5]

Dmitry Peskov previously noted that agreements regarding Ukraine are a complex process rather than a simple deal. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, stated that Russia is willing to negotiate with Ukraine only if a reliable peace is guaranteed. (Lenta.ru, News)
2. Matviyenko explained that Kyiv authorities are not interested in a peace agreement because they fear losing financial support from Western countries. (Lenta.ru, News)
3. Matviyenko stated that a peace agreement would require Ukrainian leaders to lose power and take responsibility for alleged crimes committed. (Lenta.ru, News)
4. Valentina Matviyenko stated that Russia will not agree to peace talks unless it is guaranteed that Ukraine will never again be anti-Russian or serve as a tool for the West to inflict a geopolitical defeat on Russia. (TASS, News)
5. Valentina Matviyenko stated that the objectives of Russia's special military operation were stated in advance to Ukraine and have not changed. (TASS, News)
6. Dmitry Peskov previously noted that agreements regarding Ukraine are a complex process rather than a simple deal. (Lenta.ru, News)

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