Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to meet with Putin, but not in Moscow or Kyiv, but on neutral territory. In an interview with the Italian TV channel RAI He also commented on the risks of handing over Donbas and expressed concern about the US position in relations with Moscow and Tehran.
Zelenskyy offers neutral location for meeting with Putin
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced its readiness to meet with Putin, He said that neither Moscow nor Kyiv could be the place for negotiations. According to him, neutral territory can be found in the Middle East, Europe or even the United States. Zelenskyy emphasised that he was open to dialogue if the Russian side was really ready for a constructive conversation.
Donbas: Zelensky rules out possibility of transferring region
In his interview, Zelenskyy stressed that the transfer of Donbas was not a subject for discussion. He explained that concessions on this issue would lead to the loss of the best defended positions and create preconditions for new attacks on Kharkiv and other strategically important cities. According to the president, this could cause a split in society, which is a key goal of Putin and a threat to Ukraine's independence.
US ignores cooperation between Moscow and Tehran
Zelensky also criticised US position, He also criticised the US, which, according to him, ignored the evidence of cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. He believes that Washington underestimates the threat posed by this alliance and trusts the Russian leadership too much.
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