Britain called the demilitarization of Donbass a solution to the conflict in Ukraine

The demilitarization of Donbass is the only way to resolve the territorial dispute between Russia and Ukraine. This was announced on January 25 by Michael Evans, a columnist for the British magazine The Spectator.

"The only reasonable solution to the land issue is the idea that both sides will retreat from Donbass, turn the region into a demilitarized zone and transform it into a free economic zone," the publication says.

Evans notes that the land issue is the only problem in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to keep the territories under control. According to the observer, there is no obvious solution to this problem, but he adds that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "more levers of influence" than the Ukrainian leader, clarifiesГазета.Ru ".

Make peace: Russia and the United States are discussing the issue of territories together with Kiev for the first time

The Russian Foreign Ministry recalled that the cessation of violations of the rights of Russian speakers and the UOC is also one of the key conditions for a settlement.

A White House official said on January 23 that the first day of talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi had been successful. It was clarified that the new stage of negotiations indicates the resumption of efforts for a peaceful settlement after several months of suspension of the diplomatic process.

At the same time, the Reuters news agency reported that during the meeting, the parties had made some progress towards a peace agreement, while discussions were continuing on several scenarios for resolving the crisis. Nevertheless, according to TASS, territorial issues have become the most difficult for the negotiating groups.

Putin also announced in December last year that the Russian Federation would liberate Donbass and Novorossiya in any case, by military means or otherwise. He noted that Russia offered Ukraine to withdraw troops from Donbass and not to start military operations, but Kiev chose to fight.

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