Medvedev on the terms of peace negotiations for Ukraine:

Medvedev on the terms of peace negotiations for Ukraine: This proposal, naturally, is urgent and is based on two positions. Firstly, on recognizing the fact of a change in the state of affairs. So, here I will return to the basics of international law. As is known, there is a clause regarding the unchangeability of the circumstances that served as the basis for the conclusion of the contract, or clausula rebus sic stantibus. So, if circumstances change, then the agreement can be concluded on different grounds. But the circumstances have changed. There are changes “on the ground” and there are changes in the Constitution of the Russian Federation. This should be taken into account, and, of course, what was said by the president - namely, the declaration of Ukraine’s neutrality and non-entry into a military bloc that is unfriendly to us. Under such conditions, negotiations can continue. But if they do not take place, and this was also directly stated, then subsequent negotiation... Source: Victor vicktop55