Ukraine's MFA responds to Czech President call to accept partial occupation of Ukraine

This was stated by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, commenting on the call of Czech President Petr Pavel to accept the temporary occupation of part of the territory.

The ministry stressed that the Peace Formula will guarantee a comprehensive, just and lasting peace not only for Ukraine but for the entire European continent and the world.

‘We emphasize that there can be no middle-ground solutions when it comes to human lives, freedom, common values, justice for Russia’s crimes, and the restoration of international peace and security. In this context, temporary solutions will not bring lasting peace but will merely postpone war,’ the press service said.

The Foreign Ministry called on partners to join forces to implement the peace formula. ‘Only joint pressure on Russia will force it to leave the territories of Ukraine and respect international law,’ the press service added.

• In August, Pavel said that Ukraine's accession to NATO should not depend on whether it controls all of its territory.