Russia Proposes Elections to Ukraine Before Signing Peace Agreement

Russia's memorandum on resolving the armed conflict with Ukraine proposes that Kyiv hold elections, followed by the signing of a peace agreement. This was reported by the Russian state news agency TASS.

According to the outlet, the third section of the memorandum outlines a sequence of steps and their implementation timelines, starting with 'conducting elections and forming governing bodies within Ukraine,' which is followed by 'the signing of the agreement.'

The document also suggests the international recognition of Crimea, Donbas, and other regions occupied by the Russian military as part of Russia. Moscow also desires that Ukraine withdraw its troops from these areas within 30 days following a ceasefire.

TASS, citing the same memorandum, notes that Russia expects Ukraine not to join military alliances and coalitions, cease mobilization, and initiate troop reductions, as well as 'mutual pardons for