Russia can't decide on foreign military contingent in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Russia has no right to influence decisions regarding the security of Ukraine and Europe. The presence of foreign troops on Ukrainian soil is a guarantee of peace, reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"This is a very bad signal – taking Russia’s opinion into account regarding the contingent. The contingent must be stationed on Ukrainian soil. This is a security guarantee for Ukraine and a security guarantee for Europe," the Ukrainian president emphasized.
At the same time, Zelenskyy noted that if Russian leader Vladimir Putin wanted to deploy any foreign troops on Russian territory, that would be his business.
"But it is not his business to decide anything about Ukraine’s and Europe’s security," added the Ukrainian leader.
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Recently, Ukraine agreed to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. On March 13, American officials began discussions on this matter with the Russian side. However, Moscow has not yet given a final response.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concerns about nuances. This includes Ukrainian fighters in the Kursk region, as well as the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine.
Notably, the US has already threatened to impose the harshest sanctions on Russia if it refuses to halt the war.
