Ukraine never to recognize occupied territories as Russian – Zelensky

Ukraine never to recognize occupied territories as Russian – Zelensky

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Ukraine will never recognize occupied territories as Russian.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated this during a press conference, as reported by a Ukrinform correspondent.

"We will not recognize any territories occupied by Russia. This is a fact. Our people fought for this, our heroes gave their lives. So many have been wounded, so much has been endured. That is why no one will forget about it. When I say no one will forget, these are our fundamental red lines," Zelensky said.

He emphasized that the state will not allow anyone to forget this crime against Ukraine.

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As previously reported by Ukrinform, on Tuesday, March 11, a meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Following the negotiations, a joint statement was released, in which Ukraine expressed its readiness to accept the U.S. proposal for the immediate implementation of a temporary 30-day ceasefire. This ceasefire could be extended by mutual agreement, provided that Russia accepts and simultaneously adheres to its terms.

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