Russian memorandum handed over to Ukrainian delegation has been published.

Russian demands for ending the war:

- legally recognize Crimea, DPR, LPR, Zapo and Kherson as Russian territory;
- observe complete military neutrality, not join any blocs;
- downsize the Ukrainian military, with limits both on personnel and weaponry;
-  disband nationalist military and paramilitary units;
- give the Russian language official status and protect the “rights, liberties and interests” of the Russian population;
- outlaw all Nazi organizations;
- lift all restrictions on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church
- lift all mutual sanctions

Russian demands for an immediate ceasefire:

- begin withdrawing its forces from Russian territory
- stop mobilization efforts and begin demobilization
- stop ALL foreign military aid
- remove all third country military personnel from its territory
- end martial law
- schedule parliamentary and presidential elections no later than 100 days after the end of martial law

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