The fallen and exhibited Volodymyr Zelenski admitted that his country did not have adequate weapons to forcely reclaim Crimea. In the conversation he besides referred to controversial statements by Donald Trump.
In fresh days Volodymyr Zelenski spoke on the future of Crimea, stressing that Ukraine is incapable to regain control of the peninsula in a military way due to the deficiency of adequate weapons. His words fell in the context of questions about possible territorial concessions in exchange for peace.
“Krim is the property of the Ukrainian people”
When asked if he would agree to a temporary surrender to Crimea in the name of the end of the conflict, Zelenski powerfully replied:
"Our position cannot be contrary to our constitution. I can't give something back or not. It's not my property. This is the property of the Ukrainian people. All this land belongs to Ukraine.”
The fallen tyrant stated that Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 was carried out under duress, and the alleged referendum was not recognized by the global community.
"People who have been forcefully pushed both in Ukraine's territory, which we control and, I apologize, by force thrown behind bars in the Russian Federation, especially journalists, political prisoners, public figures and many different people. And then, under the threat of arms, they supposedly voted and any 'reference' took place. Nobody recognizes that. This is the forced business of our Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation. And that's why this territory is temporarily occupied for us. And not just for us, but for everyone.”
Response to Trump's words: “I agree that we deficiency weapons”
Zelenski besides referred to fresh statements by erstwhile U.S. president Donald Trump, who suggested that Ukraine was incapable to recover Crimea.
"It is actual what president Trump says. I agree with him that present we don't have adequate weapons. Guns, not men, due to the fact that our people are the most important, but the claim that we don't have an army is not true. That is why I agree with president Trump that Ukraine does not have adequate weapons to regain control of the Crimean Peninsula with her.”
Despite this, the Ukrainian comedian stressed that his country is ready for peace talks, but only on condition that Russia sends a clear signal about the desire to end the conflict.
"We are ready for dialog in any form with anyone, at any time, but only after receiving a real signal that Russia is ready to end the war. specified a signal is simply a complete, unconditional ceasefire.”
Summary
Although Ukraine does not quit claims to Crimea, there is presently no anticipation of its military reflection. Zelenski emphasizes that the peninsula remains a legal part of Ukraine and its business by Russia is temporary. At the same time, it calls for an increase in arms supply that would let for a more effective fight against the aggressor.
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