Putin confirms Russia demands Ukraine withdraw troops from four regions

Vladimir Putin confirmed that for the Russian Federation, there is only one demarcation line with Ukraine — the “state border” (державний кордон).

Kremlin position remains unchanged

Effectively, the Kremlin continues to insist on its position, leaving no room for compromise regarding the demarcation line. Accordingly, for peace to be achieved, Ukraine must withdraw its troops from Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.