The Ukrainian delegation has taken a strong position and does not renounce its demands.
Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that as of March 25, there is no consensus with Russia on the four points of negotiations mentioned by the Turkish President, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to Ukrainska Pravda.
Direct speech of Kuleba: «There is no consensus with Russia on the four points mentioned by the President of Turkey. In particular, the only state language in Ukraine is and will be Ukrainian. And in general, the classification of key topics of negotiations into four or another number of points is incorrect».
Details: He explained that in the subgroups of delegations, many different issues are being discussed at the same time. The negotiation process is going very hard.
According to Kuleba, the Ukrainian delegation has taken a strong position and does not give up its demands.
The minister stressed that Ukraine insists, first of all, on a ceasefire, security guarantees and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
He expressed gratitude to the Turkish side and President Erdogan for political and humanitarian assistance, as well as diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
The Minister noted that Ukraine will continue dialogue with Turkey and all interested parties in order to restore peace on Ukrainian soil.
«We hope that Turkey, as a friend and strategic partner of Ukraine, will also continue to support on all tracks. I also take this opportunity to remind you that the imposition of new sanctions against Russia and the strengthening of the defense capability of Ukraine are no less important factors in order to stop the Russian war machine and achieve the desired progress in the negotiations. Such a tripartite strategy — sanctions, military support, negotiations — should not be questioned by anyone», Kuleba summed up.
Background:
- < li>Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Ukraine is ready to agree to four out of six Russian demands, in particular, to renounce NATO membership and recognize Russian as a second state language.