Since start of full-scale war in Ukraine, both sides’ losses have exceeded 1 million people - Rutte
Ukraine not yet ready for talks with Russia on ending war - top official
Ukraine is not ready for negotiations with Russia to end the war because of weak bargaining positions. The issue lies in the lack of weapons and clear guarantees that Russia will not attack again
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Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian President's Office, stated this in during an interview with Suspilne.
"That’s why we’re telling our partners how crucial it is to strengthen Ukraine. We also need to dismantle Russian narratives claiming Ukraine wanted this war. Ukraine neither wanted it nor provoked Russia in any way. The Russian Federation came here not to protect anyone — it doesn’t even defend its own territory," Yermak said.
According to Yermak, Vladimir Putin is intent on continuing the aggression. "For negotiations to start, Ukraine must be strong. Only then can we talk to Russia on equal terms," he emphasized, adding that the Kremlin’s rhetoric is nothing but the language of ultimatums.
- On December 10, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that peace talks on the war in Ukraine might begin this winter.
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