– When it comes to negotiations, in any case they are important at the level of leaders. But You can't talk about Ukraine without Ukraine And nobody will accept it. That is why the conversation of the President of the United States and Putin may, of course, be important for their bilateral relations, but they cannot make any decisions regarding Ukraine without our participation – said Zelanski.
The President of Ukraine also conducted a conversation with the President of Turkey on Tuesday Tayyip's Recep Erdogandiscussing the possibility of organizing the summit of the leaders of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul.
– We discussed the current diplomatic situation and the possibilities that it currently creates. President Erdogan clearly stated that Any negotiations without the participation of Ukraine will not bring lasting peace. We all understand all risks and threats. An apparent room, not honest, will certainly not stay long and will make Russia to even greater occupation of territories – said the president.
Türkiye open to the summit with the participation of Russia and Ukraine
Zelanski pointed out that Ukraine is ready for all meeting formats to put an end to killing and end the war. – President Erdogan confirmed the readiness of his country to organize the summit of the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, Russia and Turkey He informed.
On Friday, August 15, leaders of the US and Russia, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are to meet in the American state of Alaska. Politicians from many Western countries and experts are alerting that the result of these conversations may be decisions regarding the possible territorial concessions of Ukraine for Russia.
Leaders of six European countries, including the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as well as the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on Ukraine on Saturday. They emphasized that “They remain faithful to the principle that international borders cannot be changed by force.”
The document in which it was emphasized that “Roads to peace in Ukraine cannot be determined without Kiev's participation”, the heads of the rule of Italy – Giorgia Melons, Germany – Friedrich Merz and Great Britain – Keir Starmer and the presidents of Finland – Alexander Stubb and France – Emmanuel Macron – signed.
