As the Russia-Ukraine war continues on its 22nd day, although temporary ceasefire decisions were made in the negotiations between the two countries, a permanent solution has not been decided yet. While the contacts for a diplomatic solution continue in the war, in which dozens of people die every day, the parties frequently repeat their terms. In a new statement, Ukrainian President Zelensky also announced his “definitive” priorities for a possible negotiation.
HE ANNOUNCED THAT “Absolutely CLEAR”
Noting that the priority is the real protection of the Ukrainian state, Zelenskiy said in a video message released at night, “My priorities in the negotiations are absolutely clear. Ending the war, guarantees of security, sovereignty, restoration of territorial integrity, real guarantees for our country, real protection of our country.” said.
CALL ON RUSSIAN SOLDIERS
Addressing the Russian soldiers, Zelenskiy suggested that they lay down their weapons rather than die on the battlefield in Ukraine. Zelenskiy said, “Every Russian soldier who lays down his weapon will have a chance. A chance to survive. I call especially to them. To the soldiers who were thrown into the cauldron of this war. And to other Russian soldiers who still have the instinct of self-preservation. Drop your weapons. It’s better than dying on the battlefield, on our land. ” he said.
Emphasizing that Russian planes deliberately dropped a powerful bomb on the theater where hundreds of people were hiding in besieged Mariupol, and the building collapsed as a result, Zelenskiy said, “The number of dead is not known yet. My heart is broken because of what Russia has done to our people, our Mariupol, our Donetsk region. Citizens of Russia. How is your blockade of Mariupol different from the blockade of Leningrad during the Second World War?” used the phrase.
Noting that despite the sanctions imposed, the Russian economy still continues to keep the “war machine” in Ukraine, Zelenskiy said that for this reason, you need new sanctions packages against Russia, that the world has finally officially accepted that Russia has become a terrorist state, and most importantly, Ukraine He stressed the need for more support.
During his meeting with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Vladimir Zelenskiy also expressed that he agreed to support the citizens of Ukraine who took refuge in European countries.
Zelenskiy also added that he met with Ukraine’s friends, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the day, during these meetings they agreed on new steps for peace in the country and thanked them for their support. (AA)