Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha:

"Russian demands and ultimatums have remained unchanged over the years. 

Russia wants to limit Ukraine’s army, defense capabilities, military assistance from partners, and block Ukraine’s accession to NATO. 

Russia's rhetoric reveals its true intentions. All of these demands have one thing in common: Moscow wants a weak, defenseless Ukraine. This is not about NATO or "security concerns." This is about Russia’s ability to destroy the Ukrainian state at a later stage, occupy its territories, seize its mineral resources, and use its human and other potential for further aggression. 

There must be no illusions about this. It is worth noting that Moscow's rhetoric has escalated to the 2022 level. Russia tries to take advantage of the current geopolitical momentum. 

We can see this Russian strategy and will never accept anything that leaves Ukraine weak or defenseless. To the contrary, a real and fair peace requires strong and long-term security guarantees to preserve it"