As the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops enter its day 12, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on Monday said the Ukrainians are not prepared for ultimatums.
He noted that the path to peace is “more difficult than simply acknowledging” another ultimatum from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Ukraine President asserted that he would stay in his country for the duration of the war.
Zelenskyy responded, “It is more difficult than simply acknowledging them (3 conditions to end the war), this is another ultimatum and we are not prepared for ultimatums.
“But we have the possible solution resolution for these three items, key items, what needs to be done is for President Putin to start talking. Start the dialogue instead of living in the information bubble without oxygen.
“I think that’s where he is. He is in this bubble. He’s getting this information and you don’t know how realistic that information is that he’s getting.”
3 CONDITIONS TO END RUSSIA/UKRAINE WAR
• Ukraine must give up on joining NATO.
• Recognize Crimea as part of Russia.
• Recognize the independence of two separatist regions in the east.