Finally, the scenarios for the continuation of the negotiations (which Ankara insists on for its own reasons) seem to be put by Kyiv through the adviser of Volodymyr Zelensky and a member of the Ukrainian delegation for the negotiations with Russia, Michael Pontoliak.
In a tweet he posted on Thursday, the Ukrainian official said that a ceasefire without the withdrawal of Russian forces she’s slimnoting that Kyiv is not interested in Kiev – Moscow Minsk type agreements (in 2015).
Pontoliak does not specify whether he is talking about the withdrawal of Russian troops also means Crimea, which Russia occupied in 2015. “Our arms negotiating team” notes.
“Do not offer us a ceasefire – this is impossible without the complete withdrawal of Russian troops. Ukraine is not interested in a new “Minsk” and the resumption of the war in a few years. “Until Russia is ready to fully liberate the occupied territories, our negotiating team is arms, sanctions and money.” Mikhailo Pontoliak typically mentions in his tweet.
Do not offer us a ceasefire – this is impossible without total Russian troops withdrawal. Ukraine is not interested in new “Minsk” and the war renewal in a few years. Until 🇷🇺 is ready to fully liberate occupied territories, our negotiating team is weapons, sanctions and money.
– Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) May 19, 2022
Zelensky: “Hell” in Donbas – Progress in the liberation of Kharkov
Russian forces continue to increase pressure on Donbass, in eastern Ukraine, which has turned into “hell”, said the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskywho at the same time characterized the giant package of military, financial and humanitarian aid approved in the USA investing in Western security.
The US Congress approved the package yesterday $ 40 billion to support the military effort of Ukraine, which was invaded by the Russian army on February 24. While the G7 finance ministers began to count the billions that each member state will give to Kyiv.
«For our partners it is not just about expenses or donations“, Judged Mr. Zelenski in his videotaped sermon that was downloaded in the early hours of today morning on social networking sites. «It is a contribution to their own security, because the protection of Ukraine means their own protection against the new wars and crises that Russia may cause.“, He argued.
New US aid will allow Ukraine to acquire tanks and strengthen its air defenseat a time when Russia continues to focus its efforts on the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Moscow primarily wants to take over the entire Donbass region, a Russian-speaking area controlled in part by pro-Russian separatists since 2014.
However “the Ukrainian armed forces continue to score progress in the liberation of the Kharkiv region“, while “the occupying forces seek to further increase the pressure on Donbas. The situation there is hell, and this is no exaggeration“, Said the Ukrainian president.
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