Foreign Minister names three fundamental things Ukraine will not compromise on in peace talks

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has said that Ukraine will not question three fundamental things during the upcoming negotiations to end the war.

He spoke about these fundamental things in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.

• The first principle is territorial integrity and sovereignty. Ukraine will never recognise the occupation of its territories.
• The second is independence in choosing international alliances. No country has the right to dictate Ukraine’s decision on membership in NATO, the EU or other organisations.
• The third is the absence of any restrictions on defence capabilities.

The Minister noted that these principles are part of the Formula for Peace and the basis of Ukraine’s international position. He also stressed the need to hold Russia accountable.

On 12 March, delegations from Ukraine and the US held talks in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in Kyiv’s agreement to establish a 30-day ceasefire, but subject to a similar decision by Russia. Moscow has not yet given an official response, although Vladimir Putin has begun to put forward his own conditions in his communications with the press.