Poroshenko urges sincere talks with Putin over occupied lands
The former president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, is firmly against ceding the occupied territories to Russia. In an interview with "La Repubblica," he emphasised the necessity for genuine negotiations with Vladimir Putin.
Key information
- Petro Poroshenko calls for not handing over the occupied territories to Russia.
- The former president of Ukraine appeals for real negotiations with Putin.
- Poroshenko emphasises the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a conversation with the Italian newspaper "La Repubblica," the former president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, expressed his stance on the territories occupied by Russia. He stressed that Ukraine cannot surrender them, and Vladimir Putin must engage in sincere negotiations.
Poroshenko noted that Kyiv's conditions should align with the Minsk agreements of 2014 and 2015. These include national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and maintaining Ukraine's defence capabilities. Additionally, the former president of Ukraine highlighted the need to sustain sanctions against Russia. In his view, they should remain until the agreements are fully implemented.
Poroshenko called for Ukraine, the European Union, and the United States to send Putin an unequivocal message: establish a 30-day ceasefire, initiate dialogue, and outline a concrete strategy to end the conflict.
He added that if this does not happen, a "Plan B" should be launched, which includes "unlimited military assistance."
Plan B
Poroshenko did not divulge details about "Plan B," but he emphasised that its goal is to ensure unlimited military assistance to Ukraine.
The former president of Ukraine stressed that Putin has run out of room to manoeuvre or manipulate the situation any further.
Poroshenko clearly states that Ukraine cannot afford to lose territories. His call for negotiations and the potential activation of "Plan B" demonstrate his determination to end the conflict with Russia.
