Ukraine appears to be ready to accept one of Russia's key requirements

The statement from Ukraine's ruling Servant of the People Party about the need to conclude a new treaty guaranteeing the country's security shows that Kyiv agreed to declare the neutral status of Ukraine, Ukrainian publication strana.ua reports. Enshrining the neutral status in the Constitution of Ukraine is one of Russia's key requirements for the settlement of the conflict. A statement released by President Volodymyr Zelensky's party on March 8 calls for a treaty that "can ensure total security for Ukraine" for the time when NATO is not ready to accept Ukraine as a member.