Crimea should be returned diplomatically, and Ukraine is open to discussing its territories solely after a full, unconditional ceasefire has been reached, President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned on April 25.
"A full unconditional ceasefire opens the likelihood to debate the whole lot," Zelensky advised journalists.
Washington's newest proposal for ending Russia's struggle in opposition to Ukraine reportedly contains U.S. de jure recognition of Moscow's management over Crimea. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko mentioned earlier on April 25 that Ukraine could also be pressured to briefly surrender some territories to Russia.
"I agree with President Trump that Ukraine doesn’t have sufficient weapons to regain management of the Crimean peninsula by drive of arms," Zelensky mentioned.
Earlier on April 25, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Crimea "will stick with Russia," reiterating latest remarks made by the U.S. president.
Zelensky referred to as for Ukraine's allies to proceed to stress Russia utilizing diplomatic means to carry an finish to its unlawful occupation of Ukraine's territories.
"However the world has sanctions, alternatives, different financial stress, diplomatic stress to speak about this, to debate territorial points," he mentioned.
Zelensky mentioned Ukraine is open to discussing occupied territories "solely after a whole, unconditional ceasefire.”
"We’re prepared for dialogue in any… format, at any time, however solely after an actual sign that Russia is able to finish the struggle," Zelensky mentioned.
Moscow has proven indicators it’s unwilling to maneuver ahead on a peace take care of Ukraine. Russian authorities have listed maximalist demands in ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine and the U.S.
Ukraine has already agreedto a U.S.-proposed full 30-day ceasefire, saying on March 11 that Kyiv is prepared if Russia additionally agrees to theterms. To date, Moscow has refused.
On April 23, Zelensky reaffirmed that Ukraine insists on an "quick, full, and unconditional ceasefire."
"That was the proposal put ahead by the United States on March 11 of this yr — and it was completely affordable," Zelensky mentioned.
The Kyiv IndependentAsami Terajima