Ukraine says it is ready to discuss neutral status with Russia

Ukraine is not afraid to talk to Russia about the neutral status and security guarantees. Kiev announced its readiness for negotiations on the issue against the backdrop of Russia's massive military operation in Ukraine. Ukraine is ready to negotiate its neutral status with Russia, but Kiev must receive security guarantees too, adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine Mikhail Podolyak said, RBC reports. "Ukraine has always left and leaves space for negotiations, including now, when Russia went for a full-scale invasion. This war must be stopped. These hostilities must be stopped,” Podolyak said.