President Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky insist on holding a meeting of any kind with the President Russia, Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky believes the only way to end Russia’s aggression against his country that has lasted more than three weeks is through negotiations and negotiations with Putin.
“I believe without this meeting it is impossible to fully understand what will make them (Russia) ready to stop the war,” Zelensky said during an interview with local Ukrainian media Suspilne on Monday (21/3). AFP.
Since the invasion took place on February 24, a series of high-level Russian-Ukrainian talks have taken place. However, so far the negotiations have not found a middle ground to stop the war.
Previously, Zelensky said without negotiations, the war could not end. He also warned that the war could escalate if negotiations failed.
“I am ready to negotiate with him. I am ready for at least the last two years. And I think without negotiations, we cannot end this war,” Zelensky told CNN in an exclusive interview, Sunday (20/3).
He then warned Putin that World War III would erupt if peace negotiations between the two countries failed.
“Every opportunity has the possibility of negotiation, the possibility of talking to Putin. But if this attempt fails, it means this is World War Three,” Zelensky said.
Russia began pounding Ukraine since Putin decided to invade on February 24.
Zelensky thought that Ukraine could actually face the Russian attack and strike back. However, for him, self-respect will not save lives. So, he will take the option of negotiation.
Until now, fighting and explosions are still happening in a number of cities in Ukraine.
According to a UN report, the death toll from the aggression was nearly 850 people and the displaced population has exceeded 3.3 million.
Meanwhile, according to Ukrainian government data, the death toll from the Russian invasion has reached 2,000 people, including 900 civilians.
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