In a critical move towards resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia is stressing the necessity of obtaining ‘ironclad’ guarantees that Ukraine remains neutral and excluded from NATO, as per Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko’s statement published on Monday. The country remains steadfast in its position, amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to gain Russian President Vladimir Putin’s support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which Ukraine accepted last week.
