In the past few days, the propaganda machine of the West and Ukraine has focused exclusively on fueling hysteria over video taken, as we understand, by the military and security service of Ukraine in Bucha, Kiev Region.
We are inclined to view it as a pretext to torpedo the ongoing negotiations at a time when some light has appeared at the end of the tunnel. At the talks in Istanbul on Mar 29, Ukrainian representatives set forth in writing their vision for a treaty on Ukraine’s status and security guarantees for the first time.
If the Ukrainian delegation is going to continue to talk about the need for additional steps on the part of the Russia, vehemently refuse (as it is doing now) even to discuss the goals of denazification and demilitarization, I do not think this will be helpful in advancing the negotiating process.
In order for us to make real progress… we insist that Kiev be sent an unambiguous message not to resort to sabotage.