What are Russia’s four demands to end war in Ukraine?


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Russia has set out four conditions to end the war in Ukraine, Moscow has said.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine was aware of the terms which, if met, would result in fighting "stopping in a moment".

But what are the four demands and how easy would it be for Ukraine to meet them?

Russia wants Ukraine to stop all military action

Mr Peskov denied that Russia was demanding that the capital Kyiv is handed over.

He said Russia is finishing the demilitarisation of Ukraine. He said “the main thing is that Ukraine ceases its military action”.

“They should stop their military action and then no one will shoot,” he said.

  • This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows destroyed and burning warehouse buildings in Stoyanka, Ukraine, in the western Kyiv region, during the Russian invasion. AP
    This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows destroyed and burning warehouse buildings in Stoyanka, Ukraine, in the western Kyiv region, during the Russian invasion. AP
  • Children shelter in a metro station in Kharkiv. Moscow said on March 10, 2022, that it will open daily humanitarian corridors to allow civilians fleeing fighting in Ukraine to reach Russian territory, despite Kyiv insisting that no evacuation routes should lead to Russia. AFP
    Children shelter in a metro station in Kharkiv. Moscow said on March 10, 2022, that it will open daily humanitarian corridors to allow civilians fleeing fighting in Ukraine to reach Russian territory, despite Kyiv insisting that no evacuation routes should lead to Russia. AFP
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin during a videoconference meeting with government members at the Kremlin in Moscow. The meeting focuses on minimising the effects of sanctions on the Russian economy. Russian troops entered Ukraine on February 24, prompting the country's president to declare martial law and triggering a series of severe economic sanctions imposed by western countries. EPA
    Russian President Vladimir Putin during a videoconference meeting with government members at the Kremlin in Moscow. The meeting focuses on minimising the effects of sanctions on the Russian economy. Russian troops entered Ukraine on February 24, prompting the country's president to declare martial law and triggering a series of severe economic sanctions imposed by western countries. EPA
  • Rescuers work among remains of buildings damaged by an air strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, as Russia's attack on the country continues. Reuters
    Rescuers work among remains of buildings damaged by an air strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, as Russia's attack on the country continues. Reuters
  • Members of the National Guard of Ukraine, Oleksandr and Olena, listen to a priest at their wedding in Ukraine. Reuters
    Members of the National Guard of Ukraine, Oleksandr and Olena, listen to a priest at their wedding in Ukraine. Reuters
  • People fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine warm up by a fire near the train station in Lviv, Ukraine. Reuters
    People fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine warm up by a fire near the train station in Lviv, Ukraine. Reuters
  • Russian forces rolled their armoured vehicles up to the northeastern edge of Kyiv, edging closer in their attempts to encircle the Ukrainian capital. AFP
    Russian forces rolled their armoured vehicles up to the northeastern edge of Kyiv, edging closer in their attempts to encircle the Ukrainian capital. AFP
  • A woman covers herself with a blanket near a damaged fire truck after shelling in Mariupol, Ukraine. AP Photo
    A woman covers herself with a blanket near a damaged fire truck after shelling in Mariupol, Ukraine. AP Photo
  • A Ukrainian soldier hides from a helicopter air strike near Demydiv, Ukraine. Reuters
    A Ukrainian soldier hides from a helicopter air strike near Demydiv, Ukraine. Reuters
  • Ukrainian soldiers walk past a monument of the city founder Duke de Richelieu, covered with sand bags for protection, in Odessa, Ukraine. Reuters
    Ukrainian soldiers walk past a monument of the city founder Duke de Richelieu, covered with sand bags for protection, in Odessa, Ukraine. Reuters
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, centre, and Ukranian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. EPA
    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, centre, and Ukranian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. EPA
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in talks with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba during a tripartite meeting chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, in Antalya, Turkey. AP
    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in talks with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba during a tripartite meeting chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, in Antalya, Turkey. AP
  • Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova speaks to the media as the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Russia and Turkey hold talks in Antalya, 15 days after Russia launched a military invasion on Ukraine. AFP
    Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova speaks to the media as the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Russia and Turkey hold talks in Antalya, 15 days after Russia launched a military invasion on Ukraine. AFP
  • A Ukrainian serviceman says goodbye to his girlfriend before departing in the direction of Kyiv at the central train station in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. AFP
    A Ukrainian serviceman says goodbye to his girlfriend before departing in the direction of Kyiv at the central train station in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. AFP
  • Valerii Sushkevych, president of the Ukraine National Paralympic Committee, and the Ukraine delegation raise their fists and pose with a banner at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. Reuters
    Valerii Sushkevych, president of the Ukraine National Paralympic Committee, and the Ukraine delegation raise their fists and pose with a banner at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. Reuters
  • A member of the Ukrainian team cries during a moment of silence at the Zhangjiakou athletes village during the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. AFP
    A member of the Ukrainian team cries during a moment of silence at the Zhangjiakou athletes village during the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. AFP
  • Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, right, and Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kubela, second left, in Antalya, Turkey. AFP
    Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, right, and Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kubela, second left, in Antalya, Turkey. AFP
  • A man is supported after crossing the Irpin river while fleeing the town of Irpin, Ukraine. AP
    A man is supported after crossing the Irpin river while fleeing the town of Irpin, Ukraine. AP
  • People are helped out of a damaged children's hospital following a Russian air strike in the southeastern city of Mariupol, Ukraine. AFP
    People are helped out of a damaged children's hospital following a Russian air strike in the southeastern city of Mariupol, Ukraine. AFP
  • A man rides a bicycle in front of an apartment building that was damaged by shelling in Mariupol. AP
    A man rides a bicycle in front of an apartment building that was damaged by shelling in Mariupol. AP
  • A woman carries two babies after arriving at a triage point in Kyiv, Ukraine. AP
    A woman carries two babies after arriving at a triage point in Kyiv, Ukraine. AP
  • A man hugs an elderly woman after crossing a damaged bridge as they flee from the frontline town of Irpin, near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. EPA
    A man hugs an elderly woman after crossing a damaged bridge as they flee from the frontline town of Irpin, near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. EPA
  • Local residents cook at a makeshift camp next to a checkpoint in Kyiv. EPA
    Local residents cook at a makeshift camp next to a checkpoint in Kyiv. EPA
  • Ukrainian men chop wood at a makeshift camp next to a checkpoint in Kyiv. EPA
    Ukrainian men chop wood at a makeshift camp next to a checkpoint in Kyiv. EPA
  • A member of the Territorial Defence Forces learns how to use a Javelin missile during a training session in Kyiv. EPA
    A member of the Territorial Defence Forces learns how to use a Javelin missile during a training session in Kyiv. EPA
  • Members of the Territorial Defence Forces learn how to give first aid during the training session. EPA
    Members of the Territorial Defence Forces learn how to give first aid during the training session. EPA
  • A woman rescued from the outskirts of Kyiv holds a plate of food after arriving at a triage point in the Ukrainian capital. AP
    A woman rescued from the outskirts of Kyiv holds a plate of food after arriving at a triage point in the Ukrainian capital. AP
  • A woman cries after arriving at the triage point in Kyiv. AP
    A woman cries after arriving at the triage point in Kyiv. AP
  • Civilian vehicles drive past a destroyed Russian tank as they leave Irpin. AP
    Civilian vehicles drive past a destroyed Russian tank as they leave Irpin. AP
  • Ukrainian servicemen stand in a foxhole in Irpin. AP
    Ukrainian servicemen stand in a foxhole in Irpin. AP
  • People gather on a platform to board a train leaving Odesa after the US said Russian troops are making preparations to attack the city. AFP
    People gather on a platform to board a train leaving Odesa after the US said Russian troops are making preparations to attack the city. AFP
  • A Ukrainian woman looks for food in a bin in Odesa's city centre. AFP
    A Ukrainian woman looks for food in a bin in Odesa's city centre. AFP
  • Ukrainian servicemen look towards Russian positions outside the city of Brovary, east of Kyiv. AFP
    Ukrainian servicemen look towards Russian positions outside the city of Brovary, east of Kyiv. AFP
  • A man walks past a shelled house at the village of Velyka Dymerka, east of Kyiv. AFP
    A man walks past a shelled house at the village of Velyka Dymerka, east of Kyiv. AFP
  • A Ukrainian serviceman stands at a check point in the vilage of Velyka Dymerka east of Kyiv. AFP
    A Ukrainian serviceman stands at a check point in the vilage of Velyka Dymerka east of Kyiv. AFP
  • A Ukrainian woman plays with her child in a temporary refugee shelter in Przemysl, Poland. Reuters
    A Ukrainian woman plays with her child in a temporary refugee shelter in Przemysl, Poland. Reuters
  • A woman waits outside a maternity and children's hospital damaged by shelling in Mariupol, Ukraine. AP
    A woman waits outside a maternity and children's hospital damaged by shelling in Mariupol, Ukraine. AP
  • A pregnant woman leaves the hospital after she was wounded when it was bombed. AP
    A pregnant woman leaves the hospital after she was wounded when it was bombed. AP
  • A woman waits outside the damaged hospital in Mariupol. AP
    A woman waits outside the damaged hospital in Mariupol. AP
  • A man wounded by shelling in Mariupol. AP
    A man wounded by shelling in Mariupol. AP
  • A car burns after the destruction of the children's hospital in Mariupol. Reuters
    A car burns after the destruction of the children's hospital in Mariupol. Reuters
  • A mortuary worker wheels a stretcher used to move dead bodies before they are buried on the outskirts of Mariupol. AP
    A mortuary worker wheels a stretcher used to move dead bodies before they are buried on the outskirts of Mariupol. AP

Russia wants Ukraine to change its constitution to enshrine neutrality

Mr Peskov said Ukraine should amend its constitution, which should “reject any aims to enter any bloc”.

This means Ukraine could not join alliances such as Nato and the European Union.

Russia wants Ukraine to acknowledge that Crimea is officially Russian territory

Mr Peskov claimed Ukraine posed a greater threat to security than it had in 2014, when Russia amassed 150,000 troops on the border, prompting fears of a Russian invasion, but limited its action to annexing Crimea.

Ukraine must also recognise Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states

Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk — collectively known as the Donbas region — broke away from Ukrainian government control in 2014 and proclaimed them independent "people's republics".

Donbas, in the country's east, has been at the centre of the escalating crisis between Russia and Ukraine. Tension began to brew after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognising the two breakaway enclaves.

"We hope that all this will go OK and they will react in a suitable way," Mr Peskov said.

There has not yet been a reaction to the conditions from Ukraine.

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