We cannot stop the war if the Russian Federation does not want it - Kuleba

Kuleba spoke about this at a press conference after the talks, Espresso.TV reports.

According to the Foreign Minister, it was not possible to agree on a ceasefire, because the Russian Federation insists that Ukraine must comply with Putin's conditions. Consequently, the negotiations did not move the situation forward.

"We cannot stop the war if the country that committed the aggression and attack does not have the desire to do so. Today I heard that the ceasefire is tied by the Russian Federation to the fulfillment of the requirements put forward by President Putin to Ukraine. In this regard, I want to confirm once again that Ukraine did not give up, does not give up and will not give up. We are ready for diplomacy, we are looking for diplomatic solutions, but as long as there are none, we will selflessly, sacrificing ourselves, defend our country from Russian aggression", the minister said.

At the same time, he noted that he hopes that negotiations in today's format will continue. Kuleba said he was ready for this if the Russian side was ready for a substantive discussion, and "not a repetition of widespread propaganda clichés about Ukraine".