Putin calls for recognition of demilitarization of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea

Hanover/Kyiv. After his troops invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the demilitarization of the country and the recognition of Crimea as part of Russia. The AFP news agency reported this, citing the Kremlin, which quoted from a telephone call between Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.

Macron has Putin On the occasion of peace talks with Ukraine On the other hand, specifically asked to put an end to crimes against civilians. According to the Elysee Palace, all attacks on private individuals and places of residence must be stopped, civilian infrastructure must be protected, Macron demanded in a phone call on Monday. Roads should also be secured, especially in the south of Kyiv. Paris was told that Putin had shown himself ready to work on points.

Kremlin: Security interests must be treated “unconditionally”.

Regarding a possible agreement with Ukraine, the Kremlin said: “Putin stressed that such an agreement is possible only if Russia’s legitimate security interests are unconditionally taken into account.” This includes, for example, the recognition of the sovereignty of the Black Sea Crimean peninsula and the demilitarization of Ukraine.

It also said: “It was established that the Russian side is open to dialogue with representatives of Ukraine.”

Ukraine’s interior ministry on Sunday evening reported 352 civilian casualties, including 14 children. 1684 people were injured, including 116 children.

Macron calls for respect for human rights

Macron also reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to Russian attacks on Ukraine. He also emphasized that international human rights must be respected.

Paris announced that Macron also spoke to Putin at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Selenskij and Macron exchanged views several times on Monday. Macron was the first Western politician to speak to Putin on Thursday after his command, which has drawn sharp international criticism.