Ukraine: Putin makes concession in on-going negotiation

As horsetrading continues between Ukraine and Russia, there indications Russia President Vladimir Putin has made some concessions.

The Financial Times says Russia is no longer emphasizing Ukraine needs to be “denazified” and is prepared to let Kyiv join the EU if it remains militarily non-aligned as part of ceasefire negotiations.

Citing four people briefed on the talks, the FT said the draft ceasefire deal does not contain any discussion of three of Russia’s initial core demands – “denazification”, “demilitarisation” and legal protection for the Russian language in Ukraine.

Putin decided to invade Ukraine to denazify it, among other objectives.