Ukraine does not recognize occupied territories as Russian. This is exactly what Russia needs, - Zelenskyy
Ukraine will not agree to recognize the temporarily occupied territories as part of Russia.
This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a briefing today, Censor.NET reports.
He noted that this position is unchanged.
"Our position is that we do not recognize the occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian. In any case. I say this right away, that this is a sensitive issue. I understand that this is exactly what the Russians need. We will strike where Ukrainians are stubborn," the President emphasized.
The Head of State said that during the meeting in Jeddah, the United States had received Ukraine's position on this issue.
He also emphasized the importance of explaining the details of the situation, which are difficult to convey in words.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine showed a map and explained to its partners why it was impossible for "life in the city to be divided" when one part remained under Ukrainian control and the other under occupation.
"Even if they know about it, they don't know the details. Then people understand how to return life, not just on paper. Therefore, there can be no frozen conflict, no frozen conflict in cities and villages," Zelenskyy added, emphasizing the need to end the war and regain control of all territories.
Earlier, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said that there were no directives from the President of Ukraine to negotiate territorial concessions.
