"Only then can we communicate": Zelenskyy says who should sit at the negotiating table with Russia

Ukraine sees itself as part of the security system in alliances such as NATO and the EU, so it is in the interest of the Ukrainian people to approach the negotiation process with Russia with enhanced partner assistance, weapons from the Victory Plan in sufficient quantities, long-range missiles, and an invitation to NATO.

This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a briefing after a meeting with the new leadership of European institutions.

Zelenskyy says that the most difficult issue related to potential peace negotiations with Russia is the identity of the negotiator, as currently, he does not want peace.

According to him, a frozen conflict without a strong position for Ukraine will lead to the fact that in some time, Kremlin leader Volodymyr Putin will return and completely destroy Ukraine.

"Only then can we sit down and communicate. Who will be at this table? Russia, Ukraine, the EU, and NATO. Why? Because we see ourselves as part of the security system in these alliances," Zelenskyy said.

He also noted that only in this format does he understand what can be discussed with Russia.

"The most difficult issue we have to solve... is the person sitting opposite. And if he does not want peace, does not want to see Ukraine as an independent country in the future, what can be agreed upon with such a person? That is my position," the President added.

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