Mykhailo Podoliak, Advisor to President Zelensky:
Every war ends in negotiations, without a doubt. Ukraine has heard the negotiating position, voiced by Moscow. They are aware of our view on the negotiating format, as well as on our negotiating position.
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Kremlin’s claims that we allegedly refused to negotiate are just part of their tactics. They are trying to bring negotiations to a standstill before they begin. A completely different approach is needed here.
Negotiations must be built on common sense. The fair solution should meet the interests of the people and the national statehood of Ukraine. By their resistance, Ukrainians have proved that driving us to a dead-end is just an unrealistic ambition.
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Russia’s lies that they allegedly had the order to stop are refuted by the very reality that the whole world witnessed it on Friday night. And this morning. The fighting was fierce and intense.
Precisely because President Zelensky does not agree on any conditions and ultimatums, unacceptable for Ukraine. Full-fledged negotiations only!