Ukraine not ready to discuss territorial integrity with Russia – Arakhamia

The relevant statement was made by David Arakhamia, the representative of the Ukrainian delegation and the leader of the Servant of the People faction, in an interview with Fox News, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“The only parts which are almost impossible to agree on are Crimea and so-called republics that Russia insists that we recognize as independent,” Arakhamia told.

In his words, this is not acceptable within Ukrainian society.

“And it's not about the politicians, it's about Ukrainian people who will never let this happen,” Arakhamia noted.

According to Arakhamia, this is the main challenge “and, honestly, we still don't know how we could overcome those barriers”.

“I don't think that we have a choice now to even discuss some models where we would recognize those territories. Our position is firm. We are ready to discuss any other dynamic options, but not recognition of those territories,” Arakhamia added.

A reminder that the third round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia is expected to take place on March 7, 2022.

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