Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with the Russian Federation, but patience is not unlimited - Permanent Representative to the UN
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Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Andriy Melnyk stated readiness for direct negotiations with Russia for a just peace. He warned that Kyiv may reconsider the proposal if the UN Security Council continues its wait-and-see tactic.
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Andriy Melnyk stated that Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia to ensure a just and lasting peace in accordance with the UN Charter, but Kyiv's patience is not unlimited. Melnyk said this at a UN Security Council meeting on maintaining peace and security in Ukraine, reports UNN.
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"Over the past fifteen months, Ukraine has repeatedly called on the Security Council to adopt a resolution on a full and unconditional ceasefire. Unfortunately, Ukraine's outstretched hand has remained hanging in the air. Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia to ensure a just and lasting peace in accordance with the UN Charter. But our patience is not unlimited," Melnyk said.
He stated that if the Security Council continues to adhere to a wait-and-see tactic, he does not rule out that Ukraine may review and change its proposal.
"A ceasefire along the actual line of contact is already an excellent compromise. So, addressing the Russian representative, I can give you one piece of advice. You will never be able to hold on to the occupied lands. Never. Get out of Ukraine as soon as possible, before it's too late," Melnyk added.
Recall
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he believes rounds of negotiations with the Russian side will resume, but the question of the format remains open.