Russians Make a Mockery of Istanbul Talks, Press for outrageous concessions
Russia has once again exposed its true intentions at the negotiating table — not peace, but submission. During back-channel discussions in Istanbul, Moscow presented Ukraine with a list of demands so extreme, they bordered on parody. Rather than seeking an end to the war, Russia used the talks to press for capitulation. According to sources familiar with the negotiations, Russia demanded that Ukraine withdraw its forces from four regions that are only partially under Russian control —
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