Russia cannot be a partner in solving problems, because Russia is the problem. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba during the second Black Sea Security Conference of the International Crimean Platform in Sofia, noting that it is necessary to strengthen security without guessing the position of Russia, UNN correspondent reports.
Ladies and gentlemen, Russia cannot be a partner in solving problems because Russia is the problem. The story of Ukrainian grain exports vividly illustrates this..
He noted that Moscow had many opportunities to engage in a respectful dialogue with the Black Sea states and other countries before it invaded Georgia and Ukraine.
It has chosen aggression, terror and blackmail over cooperation. Today, there is no other language that Moscow understands better than the language of strength. This is what they respect, everything else is perceived as weakness. Dear friends, we must strengthen our security without guessing Russia's position. We need a vision, a strategy, and persistence in joint actions to achieve our common goals
He also emphasized that the Black Sea should become a sea of NATO, peace and stability.
According to him, NATO should separately implement an ambitious and comprehensive Black Sea strategy aimed at reducing Russia's harmful influence.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy statedthat Istanbul should understand that Turkey alone is not enough for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, Kyiv needs more international support.