Zelenskyy claims Russia unwilling to engage on multiple de-escalation formats
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Russia has no intention of discussing a reduction in strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure or the grain corridor in the Black Sea. Instead, the aggressor state intends to continue its air terror against civilian targets, states President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his address to participants of the IX European Political Community Summit.
Russia opposes de-escalation
According to Zelenskyy, during the negotiations on November 11 in Abu Dhabi, the Russian side stated that it did not have permission to discuss de-escalation in the Black Sea or the cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure. However, Russia will continue launching attacks on Ukraine.
"Unfortunately, yesterday the Russians said they had no permission to discuss steps that could reduce the horrors of this war. And this was despite another attempt from our side to push for steps to de-escalate in the Black Sea and stop attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine," the president said.
Zelenskyy noted that the Ukrainian delegation heard during the negotiations that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is enraged and that strikes on Ukraine will continue.
Ukraine had submitted its proposals for a ceasefire with Russia to its partners and is currently awaiting a response from the aggressor country. This was announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha.
Furthermore, India and Türkiye have proposed ideas to the US regarding security in the Black Sea, specifically concerning how to facilitate the movement of grain shipments.
Ukraine also approached Russia with a proposal to extend and expand the ceasefire regime following the humanitarian mission in Oleshky. In response, however, Ukraine received bloody terror in Komyshuvakha and a massive strike across the entire country, Zelenskyy stated.
