Ukraine depends on how its war with Russia will end, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, he emphasized that the territories captured by Russia should “return to Ukraine,” the Voice of America reports.
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“This will be decided by the President of Zelensky, the democratically elected leader of Ukraine,” Blinken told reporters on the way to Brussels after visiting Ukraine.
“They must determine what conditions they want to interact and engage in diplomacy, – Blinken continued.” The President of Zelensky said very clearly that when it ends, it ends with diplomacy, but two of these two are not needed for serious diplomacy. , and there are no signs that he will appear, and we are talking about Russia. “
Blinken added that so far Russia is not demonstrating the seriousness of its intentions to join in diplomatic work, “alas, little can be done.” “Russia seized territories in the south and east of Ukraine. This is Ukraine, it is not Russia,” the Secretary of State said. “And in the end, these territories should return to Ukraine. The sovereignty and independence of Ukraine should be confirmed. I have no doubt about this.”
According to Blinken, Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to “realize his belief that Ukraine is not an independent country and belongs to Russia.” “This game is already over. Putin lost here,” Blinken said.