Moscow is attempting to manipulate Ukrainian politics by threatening that Ukraine cannot join NATO as part of negotiations to end the war. Putin desires to halt the conflict but insists on terms favorable to Russia, which includes preventing NATO membership for Ukraine. The country had been promised potential NATO membership at a 2008 summit, and recent affirmations in Washington indicate Kyiv is on a path towards it. Ukraine's Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Heorhiy Tykhy, sharply criticized Moscow's demands, emphasizing the illegitimacy of their interference amid ongoing aggression.
Moscow has stated that Ukraine's NATO membership is a crucial condition for ending the war, asserting that they will not accept any guarantees.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized that Moscow will seek international guarantees to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO, regarding this as essential for potential peace.
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