Zelensky Comments on Negotiations

President Volodymyr Zelensky has commented on the first round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, as reported by УНИАН, during his address.

“Today, at the initiative of the Russian side, the first round of negotiations took place between Ukraine and Russia. The negotiations were taking place against the backdrop of shelling and bombardment of our territory and cities. It was evident that the bombardments coincided with the negotiation process. I believe that Russia is trying to apply pressure in such a straightforward manner. Do not waste time. We do not accept such tactics. Fair negotiations can only happen when one side is not striking the other with rocket artillery during the conversations,” said the head of state.

According to him, Ukraine currently does not have the outcome it desires. “Russia has stated its positions. We voiced responses to put an end to the war. We received some signals. When the delegation returns to Kyiv, we will analyze what we heard and decide how to proceed to the second round of negotiations,” Zelensky emphasized.