Zelensky declares Ukraine's position unchanged

Zelenskyy declares unchanged position on territories in talks with Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that despite the presence of many problematic issues in the negotiations with Russia, Ukraine's position on territorial integrity remains unchanged.

Ukraine's position

According to the head of state, Russia has long been aiming to to push Ukraine out of the east of the country, However, it fails to implement this plan.

«We have a lot of problematic issues. My position on the territories is unchanged. For a long time now, Russia has been making it its goal to keep Ukraine out of the east of the country. This has been their goal and they want to achieve it. They cannot achieve it on the frontline,» Zelenskyy said.

The President emphasised that Ukraine's position on territorial issues is well known both to international partners and to Russia itself.

The context of the negotiations

The statement was made against the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic contacts on a possible end to the war. The territorial issue remains one of the key and most difficult points in any negotiations with russia.

The Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly emphasised that Any agreements that provide for the loss of Ukrainian territories are unacceptable.

The context of the war

Russia continues its attempts to put pressure on Ukraine, both militarily and diplomatically, but the front line in the east demonstrates the limited ability of russia to achieve its stated goals.