Moscow’s demands, published in the Russian media, make it clear that President Vladimir Putin is determined to ensure the fulfillment of the goals in Ukraine he set when he launched the invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. Related Stories Key points of the Russian and Ukrainian documents:

Sources have divulged Vladimir Putin's conditions for halting Russia's attempted invasion of Ukraine, with the primary demand being a halt to NATO's eastward expansion.Putin is insisting the military alliance provide a written guarantee not to pursue enlargement,

So, Russia and Ukraine are still as far apart as ever, with the two warring countries unable to make a significant breakthrough in direct talks in Istanbul.