– “As for negotiations, in any case they are important at the level of leaders. But you can not talk about Ukraine without Ukraine and no one will accept it. Therefore, 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 about Ukraine without our participation” – emphasized Zelanski.
On the same day, the President of Ukraine talked with the President of Turkey by the Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the possible peak 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 permanent peace. We all understand all risks and threats. Apparent peace, not honest, will certainly not last long and will make Russia to even greater territory activities” – noted Zelanski.
Peace conversations. Erdogan wants to organize a peak
He added that Ukraine remains open to every format of conversations that can 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.
Trump -Putin will come to the meeting on Friday, August 15, in the American state of Alaska. Some politicians and experts in the West warns that its result may be findings providing for Ukraine's territorial concessions to Russia.
On Saturday, six European leaders, including the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, signed a joint statement on Ukraine. – “They remain faithful to the principle that international borders cannot be changed by force” – it was emphasized in the document.
Under the declaration that “roads to peace in Ukraine cannot be determined without Kiev's participation”, the heads of Italy's government – Giorgia Meloni, Germany – Friedrich Merz and Great Britain – Keir Starmer and the presidents of Finland – Alexander Stubb and France – Emmanuel Macron – signed.
