Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that they will not compromise their sovereignty, as some leaders suggested, in order to save the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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In an interview with Italy’s Rai 1 television channel, Zelenskiy evaluated the statements of French President Emmanuel Macron about not being humiliated by either side after the war and finding a way out for Russia.
Emphasizing that there is no need to look for a way out for Russia, Zelenskiy said, “Mr. Macron is doing this in vain. Unless Russia wants it and understands that it needs it, it will do nothing to stop the war, it will not look for any way out.” said.
Zelenskiy said, “I know that he (French President Macron) wanted to achieve some results in mediation, but he could not find it. And not by us, but by Russia.” he said.
Pointing out that they will not compromise their sovereignty in order to save the “image” of Russian President Putin, Zelenskiy said, “It is not right for some leaders to suggest to me something about the compromise of our sovereignty in order to save the ‘image’ of President Putin.” used the phrases.
Noting that the “reconciliation” action initiated by Pope Francis with the flags of Ukraine and Russia is unacceptable for them, Zelenskiy said:
“The flag of Russia, this is the flag that killed us and continues to kill us. At the moment, the Russian flag means only one thing to us and that is annexation. I cannot calculate the extent of the apology that Russia should ask us. It was difficult for us when the Pope proposed to take action with two flags.” (AA)