“Ukraine may lose more territories if it refuses to find a compromise to end the war. This was stated in an interview with The Wall Street Journal by Russian President Putin Vladimir Medinsky, who heads the Russian negotiation group during Istanbul talks. He stated that Russia wants peace, but “must respond” if Ukraine continues to “be guided by the national interests of other states.” “Unfortunately, this conflict exacerbates our differences [з Україною]That is why we want it to end as soon as possible, ”the newspaper quotes. Medinsky made it clear that Russia was ready for a long war, giving an example of the northern war of the 18th century between Russia and Sweden, it lasted 21.5 years. Earlier, such a comparison was already used during negotiations with Ukraine, reported by the Economist journalist Oliver Carol. At the same negotiations, the journalist said with reference to sources, Medinsky stated that Russia was ready for an “eternal” war. In negotiations with Ukraine Moscow requires from Kiev the recognition of annexation of Crimea, Sevastopol, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Lugansk and Kherson regions in their administrative borders. Kyiv calls these conditions unacceptable. The day before, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he will only discuss the territory with Putin personally. According to him, legally annexation will not be recognized in any circumstances.”, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
Ukraine may lose more territories if it refuses to find a compromise to end the war. This was stated in an interview with The Wall Street Journal by Russian President Putin Vladimir Medinsky, who heads the Russian negotiation group during Istanbul talks. He stated that Russia wants peace, but “must respond” if Ukraine continues to “be guided by the national interests of other states.” “Unfortunately, this conflict exacerbates our differences [з Україною]That is why we want it to end as soon as possible, ”the newspaper quotes. Medinsky made it clear that Russia was ready for a long war, giving an example of the northern war of the 18th century between Russia and Sweden, it lasted 21.5 years. Earlier, such a comparison was already used during negotiations with Ukraine, reported by the Economist journalist Oliver Carol. At the same negotiations, the journalist said with reference to sources, Medinsky stated that Russia was ready for an “eternal” war. In negotiations with Ukraine Moscow requires from Kiev the recognition of annexation of Crimea, Sevastopol, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Lugansk and Kherson regions in their administrative borders. Kyiv calls these conditions unacceptable. The day before, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he will only discuss the territory with Putin personally. According to him, legally annexation will not be recognized in any circumstances.