Zelensky on negotiations with Russia: MH17, Bucha, Mariupol cannot be forgiven

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine assures that he knows nothing about any backdoor agreements that would force Ukraine to exchange its territories for peace, and insists that the Russians must bear responsibility.

He said this during a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"I don't know what kind of agreements are being discussed somewhere, what exchange of something for our territories… We have one document – we have the Peace Formula. We have one desire – peace. We have formulated this as we see it, we’re ready for an open discussion with our colleagues: the more, the better for the world, so that the world is on the same side – on the side of a just peace with the full restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine," Zelensky emphasized.

He also emphasized that justice must not be forgotten.

"MH17, Bucha, Mariupol, and all that cannot be forgiven simply because time has passed and someone has calmed down. In Russia, they probably think like this: they will forget these things and somehow we will come to some agreement. This is the question of justice, restoration of justice. We won't come to any agreements just like that. Someone must be held accountable, and we know the names of these people," the President said.

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As reported, President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska were on a visit to the Netherlands on Sunday.

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