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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said in his inaugural speech that a real ceasefire in the country’s east and the return of occupied Crimea and Donbas are the main priorities of his team.
“Our first task is to stop the fire in the Donbas. I can assure you – in order to make certain our heroes no longer die, I am ready for everything. And I’m definitely not afraid to make complicated decisions. I am without hesitation ready to lose my position to achieve peace in Ukraine. But without losing our territory,” he said.
He said he’s ready for a dialogue to end the war.
“And I am sure that the first step towards starting this dialogue will be the return of all our prisoners,” Zelenskyi said.
The next step, according to the President of Ukraine, should be the return of the temporarily occupied territories.
“There can be no strong army where the authorities do not respect the people who give life for the country every day. I will do everything to make you feel esteemed. This is a worthwhile effort. And most importantly – stable financial support, your living conditions, legal vacation after the fulfillment of combat missions, rest for you and your families. We must not only talk about NATO standards but create those standards,” Zelenskyi said.
