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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]
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  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.ruRussia
  2. Matviyenko explained that Kyiv authorities are not interested in a peace agreement because they fear losing financial support from Western countries. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. Matviyenko stated that a peace agreement would require Ukrainian leaders to lose power and take responsibility for alleged crimes committed. · Lenta.ruRussia
  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
  5. Valentina Matviyenko stated that the objectives of Russia's special military operation were stated in advance to Ukraine and have not changed. · TASS
  6. Dmitry Peskov previously noted that agreements regarding Ukraine are a complex process rather than a simple deal. · Lenta.ruRussia
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