Volodymyr Zelenski is willing to meet Vladimir Putin only under certain conditions – said Andrij Jermak, Head of the Office of the president of Ukraine. As he explained, they are clear guarantees of safety for the country attacked by Russia and a common position agreed with partners – especially with the United States.
– The president made it clear that He'll be ready to meet Putin.as shortly as Ukraine She'll be ready to negotiate. This will happen erstwhile Ukraine has strong position, agreed with partners, primarily USA and Europe. And erstwhile Ukraine understands what security guarantees I'll get it. specified a minute has not yet come," Jermak said in a tv interview.
February 14 at The Munich safety Conference president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski He said he wasn't planning any meetings with the Russian side but their leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine. fresh information on peace negotiations. Kiev gave the terms
However, as Jermak pointed out, specified a gathering can only happen after preparation with the president of the United States Donald Trump a general plan to end the war. In December Zelenski mentioned elements that he thought would make Ukrainian position will be strong enoughto start negotiations with Russia.
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As he calculated, it's about stable situation on the front line (stopping the Russian offensive), promised by allies training and equipment for the Ukrainian army, financial support for the country (safe economical situation), "convincing safety guarantees" (so that Russia does not attack again in time) and a strong position new administration in the United States, i.e. ‘ready to strengthen Ukraine, to complete sanctions to Russia’.
War in Ukraine. Zelenski about the presence of Western troops
Earlier, Zelenski stated that after reaching ceasefire agreements it will be essential to deploy in Ukraine European peacekeeping forces.
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The presence of Western troops would prevent another Russian attack. However, the Ukrainian president later stated that any effective peacekeeping force deployed in his country must include US troops.
== sync, corrected by elderman ==
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