# Non-neutral Ukraine, in any form, poses a threat to Russia, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/83346

- TASS, 2026-10-02 11:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2196669

> Alexander Irkhin, a professor at V. I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, said any Ukrainian status other than neutrality would pose a constant threat to modern Russia. He added that Kyiv should be not only neutral but also friendly toward Moscow. Vladimir Putin said Ukraine’s neutral status remains one of Russia’s goals.

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