The President of Ukraine noted that we see preparations for an important, decisive battle in the east of our country.
The head of the Ukrainian state Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to fight for its territories and so far is ready to seek a parallel dialogue with Russia , Interfax-Ukraine reports.
“Ukraine has always said that at the same time, unfortunately, we see preparations for an important, and some say – a decisive battle in the east of our country, “- said the President during a briefing on Chancellor of Austria Carl Negammero.
Zelensky stressed that he would not like to take responsibility for the forecasts now, but stated that the battle will be difficult. According to him, so far Ukraine is ready to seek a parallel dialogue with Russia.
“There is an accumulation of troops. A large number of troops, equipment, armed people who intend to occupy another part of our territories. It will be a difficult battle. We believe in our struggle and victory. Therefore, we are ready to fight and seek different paths in diplomacy , which can stop this war. So far. So far, we are talking about a parallel dialogue, “the President added.
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We will remind, following the results of negotiations on March 29 the head of legal group on negotiations of Ukraine and Russia Alexander Chaly told that security guarantees should be analogous to NATO Article 5. This means that an attack on our country will be considered an attack on all signatories. Chaly also noted that if they agree, our side agrees to permanent neutrality, non-alignment and non-nuclear. But nothing should contradict Ukraine's right to join the EU.
The head of the Ukrainian delegations David Arahamiya told who Ukraine wants to see as signatories of security guarantees. He also said that the document will not apply to the temporarily occupied territories of Donbass and Crimea, as there are still unresolved issues.
Earlier the United States declared its readiness > to act as one of the guarantors of Ukraine's security. The same thing was said in Germany and Italy . At the same time, British Deputy Prime Minister Dominique Raab said that London will consider Ukraine's request , but he ruled out accepting the guarantees that NATO countries have.
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