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The response from the U.S. was swift. Retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, a key envoy to Ukraine, condemned Medvidev’s comments as “reckless” and accused Moscow of trying to stoke fears of a global war. His statement underscores how high the stakes are when diplomatic rhetoric turns aggressive.
Putin’s Conditions for Peace in Ukraine
Amidst the hostile exchanges, details have emerged about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s requirements for ending the conflict in Ukraine. According to three Russian sources speaking to Reuters, Putin is seeking a series of guarantees from the West:
No expansion of NATO eastward, especially into Ukraine, Georgia, or Moldova.
Ukrainian neutrality, meaning Kyiv would forsake future NATO membership.