Ukraine is currently at a critical moment and is working closely with partners to determine steps that could allow the war with Russia to be brought to an end. Ukraine is striving to ensure that, in the steps coordinated with the United States, there are provisions for the release of all Ukrainian prisoners from Russia under an “all-for-all” formula and the full return of all Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
“We are now at a critical moment, and we are working very closely with the United States, with European partners, and with many others to determine the steps that could allow us to end Russia’s war against us, against Ukraine, and truly bring security to everyone,” Zelensky said during the Fourth Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimean Platform on Monday.
According to the president, there is currently a lot of media noise and political pressure regarding the decisions Putin wants to make and the legal recognition of what he intends.
Zelensky emphasized the danger of Putin seeking to undermine the principle of territorial integrity and sovereignty.
“And I want to stress one more thing. In the steps that we coordinate together with the United States, we are striving to include extremely sensitive points in these documents, including the release of all Ukrainian prisoners from Russia under the ‘all-for-all’ formula and the full return of all Ukrainian children abducted by Russia,” the president said.
He added that these are important steps, but achieving real peace will require more. Ukraine continues to work with partners, especially the United States, seeking a compromise that strengthens, rather than weakens, the country.
The president called on summit participants to support Ukraine, European principles, and decisions regarding the transfer of frozen Russian assets.
“Borders cannot be changed by force. Criminals must not remain unaccountable. They must answer for this war they started. That is why the decision on freezing Russian assets is so important,” he said.
