But Russia first asks for a text to discuss
(ANSA) – ROME, MARCH 19 – In a video message posted on Facebook, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for meaningful peace and security talks “without delay” with Moscow, which instead asks for a text to be discussed as an essential condition for a summit with Putin.
A meeting, for the Ukrainian president, “is the only chance for Russia to reduce the damage caused by its mistakes”, in the wake of its invasion. “It’s time to meet, it’s time to talk, it’s time to restore territorial integrity and justice for Ukraine.
Otherwise, Russia’s losses will be such that the country will take several generations to recover “, he added.” We have always insisted on negotiations, “said the Ukrainian president,” we have always proposed dialogue and solutions for peace. Not just during the 23 days of invasion. “
For the Russian chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, the delegations of the two countries must prepare and agree on the text of a treaty. Subsequently, the text should be initialed by foreign ministers and approved by governments.
“Only after – concludes Medinsky – will the possibility of a summit be discussed”. (HANDLE).