Putin States That Russia Would Consider Refraining from Attacking Ukraine if Elections Are Held

Putin states that Russia might refrain from attacking Ukraine if elections are held.

SUMMARY

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia would be willing to guarantee security and not attack Ukraine if Kiev organizes elections, including the participation of Ukrainians residing in Russia.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Putin links non-aggression towards Ukraine to the holding of elections in Kiev.
Ukrainian citizens residing in Russia should be able to vote in these elections.

CORE SUBJECT

Russian condition for refraining from attacks in Ukraine

Moscow is willing to consider guaranteeing security and refraining from attacking Ukrainian territory if Kiev holds elections, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at his annual year-end press conference on Friday, December 19. The Kremlin leader added that Ukrainian citizens residing in Russia should also be able to participate in the elections.

KEYWORDS

Putin Russia Ukraine elections security Kiev

MENTIONED ENTITIES 3

Vladimir Putin

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President of Russia

Moscow

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Capital of Russia

Kiev