Russian Foreign Ministry wrote today (September 8): "When the Kiev regime says 'we want to hold a meeting, but you must go to a certain place,' these demands are too much. If Ukraine wants a meeting, let them come. The best venue is obviously the Hero City Moscow."
Comments: This demand by Putin reflects Russia's firm position and its pursuit of control over the negotiations. Choosing Moscow as the meeting place allows Russia to have the advantage of home ground, gaining more initiative in the negotiation atmosphere and agenda setting, thus putting greater pressure on Ukraine mentally and in the actual negotiation process. It is also a response to Ukraine's request for a meeting, indicating that Russia will not easily comply with Ukraine's wishes, but rather conduct negotiations according to its own rules.
Ukrainian side quickly rejected this proposal, calling it "obviously unacceptable," and stated that at least seven countries are willing to host the talks. This reflects the sharp contradiction between Russia and Ukraine on the issue of the meeting location, and highlights the complexity and tension of the current situation between Russia and Ukraine.
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