Firm Stance on Peace Negotiations
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine is unwilling to accept any restrictions on its internal and external policies as part of the peace process.
Source: "European Truth," quoting the minister's words during a speech in the Verkhovna Rada.
Sybiha stressed that Ukraine will not agree to "peace at any cost," outlining clear red lines in the negotiations.
"Firstly, we will not recognize any temporarily occupied territories as Russian," he said.
He also noted that Ukraine will not accept limitations on the structure or size of its army, reductions in its defense industry, military support from allies, or the presence of their contingents.
"Thirdly, we will not accept any restrictions on Ukraine's sovereignty, our internal and external policies, especially regarding the choice of alliances we aim to join," emphasized Sybiha.
He mentioned that, despite the lack of consensus among allies regarding Ukraine's NATO membership, Kyiv will continue to work actively toward this goal.
"However, neither Russia nor any other country has the right to veto our choice," he added.
It is known that in recent weeks, the Trump administration attempted to expedite the "peace process" between Ukraine and Russia, reportedly preparing a "final proposal" for peace settlement.
Among other things, the U.S. is ready to recognize Russia's control over Crimea and ease sanctions against Moscow.
Later, Reuters reviewed the text of proposals concerning the cessation of Russia's war against Ukraine, which were presented to the American side by Ukrainian and European officials during negotiations in London.
