– Nobody knows how long this (war – ed.) will last. But not 10 years. Ukraine won't survive. This is the cost for everyone," said Volodymyr Zelenski a fewer twelve hours before possible peace negotiations in Turkey. The president has revealed what he would like in direct talks with Vladimir Putin.
On the future of the armed conflict in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenski spoke to the writer of French Liberation. Ukrainian leader stressed that He hopes Vladimir Putin will be ready to meet and concrete declarations of cessation of war.
– If I meet him We should have a political victory. Suspending weapons, exchanging all prisoners or something," he said.
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According to the president of Ukraine, external mediators can be key in the talks, who will besides warrant compliance with the agreements between the 2 parties. This is due to the fact that “Russians will not trust” Ukrainians, nor Ukrainians “will not trust Russians”.
War in Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenski on the Future of War
Continuing on the subject of possible negotiations that could start on Thursday in Turkey, he stressed that they would only be effective if the president of Russia appeared on them.
– If Putin doesn't come, it'll be perceived as a full failure – explained, adding that the Kremlian leader could encourage presence in Istanbul US president Donald Trump.
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When asked how long the war could continue, Zelenski admitted that “Now no 1 knows”But it won't be a long-term conflict.
– Nobody knows how long it'll take. But not 10 years. Ukraine will not survive. It is costly for everyone, not only for friends but besides for enemies – he concluded.
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