According to Zelenský, Ukraine’s position for negotiating a peace agreement changed after the massacre in Buč and other cities. “The peace treaty could consist of two different documents. One would concern security guarantees for Ukraine and the other direct relations with Russia. ” said Ukrainian president.
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According to him, Moscow continues to prefer one agreement that would resolve all issues.
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Bilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia have slowed so sharply since the massacres of Ukrainian civilians in Bukh and Borodanka were revealed. Zelensky stressed that the negotiations would definitively end the death of Mariupol defenders, who are surrounded by Russian troops.
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Russian invasion of Ukraine – status as of April 16.
“If our army is destroyed in Mariupol, we will end all negotiations because we will not trade with our territory and our people,” she quoted Ukrainian justice President Zelenský.
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Mariupol Governor Vadym Boychenko said that about 21,000 civilians could have died in the city. However, information about Ukrainian soldiers on the spot is unclear. According to the Ukrainian media, the Marines broke through the siege and joined forces with Azov. However, the Russian side claims that they have given up.
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On Friday, Marine Commander Serhiy Volyna said the situation in the city remained critical. According to Zelenský, negotiations are still underway to help the Ukrainian defenders in Mariupol.
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