- — If there are any decisions that are not in the interests of Ukraine, we will talk about it, but we have no direct influence on the renewal of Nord Stream 2 and we have not,” said Vasil Bodnar, asked about the reports on this subject.
- The diplomat stated that "if individual wants to make an agreement behind Ukraine's back, it cannot be achieved." “We will not agree to conditions that will be detrimental to Ukraine,” he stressed
- The Ambassador estimated that it would take time to slow down emotions, resume cooperation with the United States and establish a common position towards future peace.
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— The question is whether we can keep this support in the form it was until recently. This is the main thing we are talking about now,” said Vasil Bodnar during the 10th European Local legislature in Mikołajki (Warmia-Masurian Province), asked for aid for Ukraine from the US side.
The Ambassador pointed out Sunday summit in London"where uniform support has been shown from European leaders to Ukraine". “We are not worried about Europe’s support, but we request to talk to the United States. We request to arrange for contracts to be signed, which are necessary, and we request to address safety guarantees for Ukraine," he stressed.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Nord Stream 2. “We have no direct influence”
Mr Bodnar besides spoke on the subject reports of attempts to restart the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. According to the Ukrainian diplomat, ‘this is simply a substance between Russia and the European Union’, although ‘Americans can be intermediaries if they so decide’.
— If there are any decisions that are not in Ukraine's business, we will talk out about it, but we have no direct influence on the renewal of Nord Stream 2 and we have not. We have always opposed this, due to the fact that the supply of energy natural materials from Russia to the European Union binds the Union or EU countries to Russia and makes them dependent on it," he stressed.
The ambassador was besides asked about the fresh appearance Unfavorable statements by American politicians to president Volodymyr Zelenski and whether the current atmosphere favours peace-making that would be beneficial to Ukraine.
— Let's not talk about peace now. It was first about signing an agreement with the United States, and it was the first phase to decision later on to any formulation of a position towards the Russian side as an aggressor and later on on about peace talks, possibly. So there is no way that we can scope an agreement on the future peace,” he stressed.
Vasyl Bodnar on peace talks. incorrect approach
The diplomat stated that "if individual wants to make an agreement behind Ukraine's back, it cannot be achieved." “We will not agree to conditions that will be detrimental to Ukraine. Of course, there are forces trying to establish their conditions, but Ukraine has already been through this. From 2014 to 2022 we had this Minsk process, which did not bring results, and contributed to the business of 7% of Ukrainian territory and no concessions from the Russian side were there. We must proceed to defend our position on the front and on the diplomatic field,” he stressed.
The Ukrainian ambassador recalled that his country has been fighting for 3 years. — Ukraine is tired, bloody, but inactive strong and can hold the front, and in any directions besides reflect Russian attacks. Not treating Ukraine as an equivalent partner is an inappropriate approach, a mistake," said Vasily Bodnar.
The diplomat besides stated that it would take time to slow down emotions, resume cooperation with the United States and establish a common position towards future peace. There are different voices. From the first hr after these talks in the White House, we heard many words of support from Polish politicians, from the Polish community, and we are very grateful for this," he said.
The Ambassador stressed that it is crucial for an agreement to be reached that will "allow safety in Europe and be permanent alternatively than for a fewer weeks, as was the case after the 2014 ceasefire".
Word clash with Przemysław Czarnek. “Nothing to talk about”
Ukrainian ambassador was asked by journalists about the words of PiS associate Przemysław Czarnek, who — responding to early entry Wasyla Bodnar — appealed on the social platform X to “do not twist his words”, a Ukraine “must be free and independent with the aid of Poland and the USA”.
— I wouldn't go there. Mr. Przemysław Czarnek has spoken. Thank you for supporting Ukraine and here there is nothing to talk about, due to the fact that in fact Ukraine present needs this support and there is no way that we are not grateful. (...) all step of the way we say, "Thank you." We thank Poland, thank the United States, everyone who helps," he added.
