Lavrov confirmed that the goals of the special operation, which Putin announced in June 2024, remained unchanged. He emphasized that Russia's position in the negotiations will focus on their implementation.
According to public statements of the President of Russia in 2024, these are probably his words said on June 14, 2024. On this day, Vladimir Putin met with the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the conditions for a ceasefire and the beginning of peace negotiations were outlined:
Territorial requirements. Complete withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions to their administrative borders and official recognition of these four regions, as well as Crimea, as part of the Russian Federation.
A state that does not identify itself and does not have nuclear weapons. Ukraine's official refusal to join NATO, as well as establishing its neutral, non-aligned and nuclear-free status.
demobilization and denazification. Implementation of demobilization (reduction of military potential) and denazification of Ukraine, as well as legislative confirmation of the rights, freedoms and interests of Russian-speaking citizens on its territory.
Cancellation of sanctions. The registration of all agreements registered under international treaties, which implies the cancellation of all Western sanctions against Russia.