Amid negotiations in London, Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko stated that the country is open to diplomatic discussions but insists on the principles of sovereignty and the prevention of capitulation.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Ukraine’s Position on Negotiations and Security
«Today, as the Ukrainian delegation meets with partners in London, we reaffirm our principled position: Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation. There will be no agreement that gives Russia a stronger foundation necessary for regrouping and returning with greater violence. A complete ceasefire – on land, in the air, and at sea – is a necessary first step. If Russia chooses a limited pause, Ukraine will respond in kind,» Svyrydenko stated on social media platform X.
According to her, the Ukrainian people will not accept a frozen conflict disguised as a peace regime.
“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,”
Negotiations and International Pressure
Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for an immediate and complete ceasefire, proposing to extend the silence regime for at least 30 days. Initially, a meeting at the level of foreign ministers was planned for the negotiations in London, but it was later downgraded to a lower level.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Ukraine is currently under pressure to respond to ideas from the Trump administration, which includes recognizing Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and excluding Kyiv from the list of NATO candidates. Kyiv’s response is expected to be voiced during a meeting of Ukrainian, American, and European officials in London this week.
Meanwhile, Financial Times reports that in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, proposed to halt hostilities in Ukraine along the existing front line.