Former President Medvedev proposed recognizing Ukrainian territory as part of Russia
(Baonghean.vn) - Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federal Security Council Dmitry Medvedev announced on March 14 that after Ukraine admitted defeat and established an interim parliament, Kiev should recognize that its territory will become part of Russia.
Earlier the same day, Mr. Medvedev announced "Russia's peace formula" for the situation in Ukraine, including 7 points, including Kiev admitting defeat and establishing an interim parliament on Ukrainian territory.
Posting on Telegram, Mr. Medvedev emphasized: "Point 6 - the formula includes: The provisional parliament of Ukraine officially recognizes that the entire territory of this country is the territory of the Russian Federation. The adoption of the law on the unification of the territories of the former 'Ukraine' with Russia. Point 7: The dissolution of the provisional parliament. The recognition of the united action by the United Nations".
According to Mr. Medvedev, the United Nations must admit that Ukraine will also lose its international legal status and any of its legitimate successors cannot join the military alliance without Russia's consent, and assert that Kiev must also compensate Moscow.
The comments came after Switzerland announced it would host a new round of “Zelensky formula” talks this summer. Bern has called for Russia to be included in the talks, unlike every previous summit, although neither Kiev nor Moscow has agreed.
In an interview this week, President Putin said any stable ceasefire with Ukraine would have to address Russia's security concerns caused by NATO's expansion in Europe. Given the lack of trust in Moscow after so many broken promises from the West, "that bridge will be difficult to cross," the Russian leader said.
