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Russia's deputy FM: We're ready for a deal

Sergey Ryabkov clarified Russia's demands on NATO and Ukraine issues

Russia's deputy FM: We're ready for a deal

Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with ABC News that Russia is "ready for a deal." In his statements, he highlighted five fundamental demands regarding which "compromises in any form are out of the question."

- We do not accept and will not be satisfied with any presence of NATO troops on the territory of Ukraine;

- The goal of Russia's actions in Ukraine is to improve the situation for the majority of Russian speakers and ensure their presence where they belong, that is, in Russia.

Sergei Ryabkov explained that this positioning reflects Russia's strategic interests in the conflict in eastern Ukraine and in the context of efforts to strengthen the position of Russian-speaking population in the region.

Context

The statement was made at the request of the American news channel ABC News as part of coverage of current international relations and the conflict on the territory of Ukraine.

Summary:

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, in an interview with ABC News, confirmed the country's readiness for a deal and outlined five key demands, including a ban on NATO troops in Ukraine and improving the status of Russian-speaking populations within Russia.