Negotiations with Russia are possible only after Ukraine’s victory - Lithuanian Prime Minister
Ukraine must win the war before starting any negotiations with Russia.
This was stated by Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas, Censor.NET reports citing Interfax-Ukraine.
Lithuania believes that Ukrainians not only defend their country but also guarantee security for all European states.
"Realizing that Ukrainians are now guaranteeing security not only for themselves, but for the whole of Europe, we believe in only one correct end to the war - Ukraine's victory... If Ukraine wants to and is forced to sit down at the negotiating table, it should be only if Ukraine wins," Paluckas said, emphasizing the importance of international solidarity in the fight against the aggressor.
He also confirmed that Lithuania will continue to support Ukraine in all aspects, including military, economic, and humanitarian assistance and the protection of Ukraine's interests in NATO and on the path to European integration.
The Prime Minister also added that Lithuania will expand sanctions against Russia and Belarus, including increasing pressure on the aggressor to support Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty.
As a reminder, a delegation of ministers headed by Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas arrived in Kyiv on December 20.
