Zelensky Voices Opposition to Negotiations with Russia
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky addressed the UN Security Council, emphasizing the need for decisive action to “force” Russia into submission. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Moscow has denounced Western nations for transforming the UN Security Council into a platform for Ukraine’s president, a former actor.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky declared that the conflict in Ukraine cannot be resolved through dialogue, stating that decisive action is imperative to “force” Russia to concede. In a special session of the UNSC, attended by nearly a dozen pro-Kyiv non-member delegations, Zelensky emphasized the necessity of “action” against Moscow, asserting that the conflict “can't be calmed by talks” and will not “simply fade away.”
“Russia can only be forced into peace, and that is exactly what's needed: forcing Russia into peace as the sole aggressor in this war, the sole violator of the UN Charter,” he stated, although he did not elaborate on what specific actions he envisioned.
Zelensky reiterated his so-called ‘peace formula’ and called for the preparation of a second peace summit to bring an end to the conflict with Russia. He extended invitations to China, Brazil, countries in Asia, Latin America, the United States, and others to take part, yet did not clarify the topics for discussion.
“We know some in the world want to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin. We know it. To meet, to talk, to speak. But what could they possibly hear from him?” Zelensky remarked.
In response, Russia’s UN envoy, Vassily Nebenzia, criticized the session as another orchestrated event intended for Kyiv’s Western allies. “The only reason they called this meeting was to provide Mr. Zelensky with another concert venue at the United Nations, this time in the Security Council chamber. Today, he has a whole group of EU and NATO members ‘singing along,’ marching in lockstep every time they are called upon to come to the Security Council to malign the Russian Federation,” Nebenzia expressed.
Earlier on Tuesday, Zelensky told ABC News that his “peace” initiative, recently rebranded as a “victory plan,” was not intended to involve negotiations with Russia, but instead focused on enhancing Ukraine’s military strength.
“It is not about negotiation with Russia,” he emphasized, arguing that “only by strengthening Ukraine, the Ukrainian army, and the Ukrainian people… only in a strong position can we push Putin to stop the war.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed Zelensky’s assertion that the end of the conflict may be near by reiterating that Kyiv must acknowledge the current realities and that Moscow will cease military operations only after fulfilling all of its objectives “one way or another.”
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky declared that the conflict in Ukraine cannot be resolved through dialogue, stating that decisive action is imperative to “force” Russia to concede. In a special session of the UNSC, attended by nearly a dozen pro-Kyiv non-member delegations, Zelensky emphasized the necessity of “action” against Moscow, asserting that the conflict “can't be calmed by talks” and will not “simply fade away.”
“Russia can only be forced into peace, and that is exactly what's needed: forcing Russia into peace as the sole aggressor in this war, the sole violator of the UN Charter,” he stated, although he did not elaborate on what specific actions he envisioned.
Zelensky reiterated his so-called ‘peace formula’ and called for the preparation of a second peace summit to bring an end to the conflict with Russia. He extended invitations to China, Brazil, countries in Asia, Latin America, the United States, and others to take part, yet did not clarify the topics for discussion.
“We know some in the world want to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin. We know it. To meet, to talk, to speak. But what could they possibly hear from him?” Zelensky remarked.
In response, Russia’s UN envoy, Vassily Nebenzia, criticized the session as another orchestrated event intended for Kyiv’s Western allies. “The only reason they called this meeting was to provide Mr. Zelensky with another concert venue at the United Nations, this time in the Security Council chamber. Today, he has a whole group of EU and NATO members ‘singing along,’ marching in lockstep every time they are called upon to come to the Security Council to malign the Russian Federation,” Nebenzia expressed.
Earlier on Tuesday, Zelensky told ABC News that his “peace” initiative, recently rebranded as a “victory plan,” was not intended to involve negotiations with Russia, but instead focused on enhancing Ukraine’s military strength.
“It is not about negotiation with Russia,” he emphasized, arguing that “only by strengthening Ukraine, the Ukrainian army, and the Ukrainian people… only in a strong position can we push Putin to stop the war.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed Zelensky’s assertion that the end of the conflict may be near by reiterating that Kyiv must acknowledge the current realities and that Moscow will cease military operations only after fulfilling all of its objectives “one way or another.”
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
