Russia Stands Firm on Ukraine’s Neutrality as Moscow Refuses to Engage in Peace Talks”.

Zakharova reiterated that Ukraine must remain a neutral country and avoid any military alliances with NATO or any other blocs. This condition has been a significant obstacle in previous negotiations between the two countries. Russia’s stance on this matter remains unchanged, even after Ukraine’s rejection of similar proposals in the past.

Moreover, Zakharova announced that Russia would not participate in the upcoming conference on Ukraine in Switzerland. Moscow also made it clear that it would not engage in any discussions related to President Zelensky’s proposed peace plan. According to Zakharova, Swiss authorities do not adequately address Russia’s security concerns, and Moscow is only willing to negotiate on terms that align with its own priorities.