"The Russians refused to provide their memorandum before today's negotiations in Istanbul and complained that the Ukrainians did not make their document in Russian," Miller writes. The first paragraph refers to the key principles of the agreement and the negotiation process - the complete and unconditional ceasefire of fire in the sky, on land and at sea.
In particular, measures of strengthening trust (returning all deported children and exchange of prisoners on the principle of all "), unique aggression, security guarantees and involvement of the international community and sovereignty of Ukraine, which do not plan to be" neutral "are discussed.
Meanwhile, the territorial achievements of the Russian Federation from February 2014 does not recognize the international community, and the current collision line is the starting point for negotiations, the discussion of which should take place only after a complete and unconditional ceasefire. As for sanctions against the Russian Federation, Ukraine agreed to their partial removal, but in stages.
Moreover, frozen Russian sovereign assets should be used to restore Ukraine or remain frozen before paying reparations. "After meeting in Istanbul, the parties will continue negotiations that will focus on the complete unconditional cease of fire: its terms and monitoring, measures to strengthen trust, preparation and approval of the agenda negotiations on key issues," the document reads.
In addition, the "negotiation frame between Ukraine and Russia" determines the need to monitor the ceasefire from the US and third countries and the future meeting of Vladimir Zelensky and Vladimir Putin. During the meeting, Ukrainian and Russian presidents should agree on key aspects of the final peaceful settlement, including territorial issues, compensation and restoration of Ukraine, as well as the procedure for concluding a final peace agreement.
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