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At the first meeting, the Russians presented a set of harsh conditions, effectively demanding Ukraine’s capitulation. This was a nonstarter. But as Moscow’s position on the battlefield continued to deteriorate, its positions at the negotiating table became less demanding. So on March 3 and March 7, the parties held a second and third round of talks […]

https://sputnikglobe.com/20240428/ukraine-rejected-2022-peace-deal-over-russian-language-status--banning-nazism-terms---welt-1118153431.html

Regarding territorial issues, parts of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Donbass would remain under Russian control

Moscow ostensibly wanted Kiev to slash the size of its army to 85,000 people, while Ukraine insisted on retaining a strength of 250,000.

Edit: Replaced “reporter” with “politician” in the post title

Edit2: Changed title from “microphone cut” to “segment cut short” in the title

  • Johnny_Arson [they/them]@hexbear.net
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    Or that they aren’t supporting far right politicians all over the world as it benefits them in the long run.

    This bullshit line only serves to displace blame from the inherent reactionary tendencies of all western countries. Russiagate bullshit needs to fucking die. Own your reactionary politicians and do something about them instead of blaming the “perfidious asiatics”. It’s exhausting with you fucking people. Clean your own house and fuck off.

    • TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today
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      This bullshit line only serves to displace blame from the inherent reactionary tendencies of all western countries. Russiagate bullshit needs to fucking die.

      I’m not saying they are the cause of it, just that it would be stupid to not exploit the natural cycle of democratic nations sliding into fascism.