At the Munich Security Conference on February 15, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, expressed concern that Russia could gain more at the negotiating table than it has on the battlefield. The stance was voiced during her remarks at the forum.
«Russia’s maximalist demands cannot be met with a minimalist response. Consider this: If the Ukrainian armed forces are to be limited in size, then the Russian ones should be limited as well; Where Russia has harmed Ukraine, Russia should pay; No amnesty for war crimes; The return of deported Ukrainian children»
– Kaja Kallas
Russia has not currently expressed readiness for a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine.
On February 15, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said that Moscow is prepared to “ensure the absence of shelling” only on the day of the possible vote in Ukraine’s elections.
«ensure the absence of shelling»
– Mikhail Galuzin
In addition, he noted that Russia is ready to discuss with the United States and other countries issues of temporary external administration of Ukraine under UN auspices.
Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine would be ready to hold elections, but only after two months of ceasefire on the front.
He spoke about this during a discussion after his speech at the Munich Security Conference on February 14.
«to declare a ceasefire for Russians if they hold elections in Russia»
– Volodymyr Zelensky
He also added that Ukraine could declare a ceasefire for Russians after Russia’s elections if both sides adhere to the agreements.
Key Positions on Peace and Security
The expert balance of power suggests: the EU demands accountability for aggression, clear terms of peace, and the preservation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, while Russia is discussing possible political mechanisms and temporary administration under UN auspices as options to resolve the conflict.