Zelenskyy: Peace plan should be enshrined in referendum
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Ukraine considers it necessary to enshrine the 20-point peace plan in a referendum, This mechanism is the highest form of public legitimation.
«Ukraine considers it necessary to enshrine the 20-point plan in a referendum, as this is the strongest form of legitimisation of such a decision,» Zelenskyy said.
Why a referendum?
According to the President, we are talking about strategic decision, This will have long-term consequences for the state, security and future of the country. Therefore, Zelensky stressed, Ukrainian society should have the final say.
The statement was made against the backdrop of active international negotiations on ending the war and discussing a peaceful settlement with the participation of the United States, Ukraine and European partners.
Context.
Earlier, Zelenskyy said that 20-point peace plan already agreed on 90%, and the issue of security guarantees - on 100%. At the same time, certain items, including territorial ones, remain the subject of discussion.
The Ukrainian side has repeatedly stressed that Any key decisions on peace should be made transparently and in accordance with the will of the citizens.
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