Ukraine’s principled position at the meeting in London is to negotiate, not give up: Svyrydenko

The First Deputy Prime Minister is the Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyridenko emphasized, that the principle position of Ukraine during the meeting in London is to negotiate, but not to give up.
“Today, when the Ukrainian delegation meets with partners in London, we confirm our principled position: Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation. There will be no agreement that will give Russia the stronger foundation it needs to regroup and return with more violence.” she emphasized.
Svyridenko noted that a complete ceasefire — on land, in the air, and at sea — is a mandatory condition. If Russia chooses a temporary pause, Ukraine will act accordingly.
“Our people will not accept a frozen conflict disguised as peace. We will never recognize the occupation of Crimea. And if NATO membership is not granted, Ukraine will demand mandatory security guarantees — strong enough to deter future aggression and clear enough to ensure lasting peace.”, – summed up Svyridenko.
We will remind that on April 23, the head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak, the Minister of Defense Rustem Umyerov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiga arrived in London. Representatives of the USA, Great Britain, France and Germany also take part in the negotiations.
The main topic of the meeting is the discussion of ways to achieve a complete and unconditional ceasefire as the first step towards a real peace settlement process and the establishment of a sustainable, just peace.