Zelensky: There is no information with what Russians gather in Istanbul, it looks frivolous
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, photo Bloomberg Via Getty Images
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that as of Saturday evening, neither Ukraine nor its partners have clear information that the Russians intend to offer at Istanbul negotiations.
Source: Evening appeal President
Direct language: « As of this time, there is no clear information with what the Russians gather in Istanbul. We have – no, Turkey – no, the United States – also not, as in other partners. And so far it does not look very serious. »
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Details: Zelensky noted that Ukraine is preparing for new diplomatic steps together with partners in Europe and with partners in the United States.
« In fact, every day we are in connection with anyone who can make diplomacy, » he added.
Direct language: « Of course, everyone in the world wants diplomacy to work and that there is really ceasefire. Everyone wants Russia to stop playing with diplomacy and ending war.
We hope that the US side will be decisive in the question of sanctions to help peace. «
Prehistory:
- On May 28 it became known that the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov Delivered the Russian Federationwhich reflects the Ukrainian position and awaits their « memorandum » in response.
- Kremlin head Dmitry’s head Peskov refused to comment on what conditions To cease fire, Russia will put forward in its Memorandum project, saying that it should be discussed in a non -public. On May 30, Peskov stated that the Russian delegation will be on Monday morning in Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine and There will show his memorandum.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine George Tykhy said that Russia’s reluctance to officially pass on his « Memorandum » for negotiations indicates that it has unrealistic requirements in it and an attempt to delay the peaceful process.
- Foreign Minister Andrew Sibiga statedthat Ukraine is ready for the next round of negotiations with Russia, but it still awaits the promised text of the Memorandum on the ceasefire.
