In Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron, who often draws attention with his statements about Russia and Ukraine, once again made a lot of statements to talk about. “We must not humiliate Russia so that we can build a way out through diplomatic channels the day the war is over.” Using his statements, Macron stated that he believed that France should assume the mediator role. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reacted to Macron’s words “We must not humiliate Russia”. In a statement, Zelenskiy opposed Macron’s call for the West not to treat Russia in a spirit of “humiliation”.
“THE HUMBLE OF RUSSIA? THEY HAVE KILLED US FOR 8 YEARS”
Noting that Macron knows very well that Russia did not comply with the previous peace agreements within the scope of the Minsk process, which has not been able to end the conflicts in Donbas since 2014, Zelenskiy said, “I don’t really understand. The humiliation of Russia? They have been killing us for 8 years. What are we talking about here? ?” used the phrase.
“IT NEEDS TO BE DONE FACE TO FACE WITH PUTIN”
Pointing out that the Russian army is open to peace talks despite the brutality it has committed, Zelenskiy said, “Every war must end at the negotiating table. However, peace talks must be held face-to-face with Vladimir Putin.” he said.
Criticizing the attempts of some Western allies to create ceasefire terms without the participation of Kiev, Zelenskiy said, “For the sovereignty of Ukraine, we need Western support and constant Western attention. There can never be negotiations behind the back of Ukraine. How can we achieve a ceasefire on the territory of Ukraine without listening to this country’s position? This is very surprising.”
THE STATEMENT OF “RUSSIANS AND UKRAINIANS ARE BROTHERS” ALSO REACTED
French President Emmanuel Macron had previously made a statement that “Russians and Ukrainians are brothers”. There was a reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to these statements. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko said in a statement, “Russia and Ukraine are close to each other for some historical reasons, but Russia and Ukraine are close to each other. Ukraine’s legend of brotherhood began to deteriorate with the occupation of Crimea in 2014,” he said. “This myth is completely over when Russia started sending missiles in February,” he said. Referring to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, Nikolenko said, “Brother does not kill children, does not shoot people, does not rape women, and does not destroy the home of the nation, which he sees as brothers. Even the most ruthless enemy would not do this to defenseless people. There is no reason to use the expression “fraternal people”. (AA/İHA)