Ukraine: unacceptable

On the 16th, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba said at a press conference that Ukraine ultimately needs to engage in dialogue with Russia, but Ukraine's position is very clear, and it is unacceptable for the ultimatum issued by Russia and the requirements for Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporoge.

On the 14th local time, Russian President Putin said in a speech at the Russian Foreign Ministry that Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukraine at any time. However, he said that the precondition for the negotiations was the full withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporoge. After Ukraine's withdrawal, Russia will immediately cease fire, and then the two sides will start negotiations, including issues related to Ukraine's non accession to NATO.

On the same day, the adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, Baldriac, responded that Putin had not put forward a real proposal for peace, nor was he willing to end the war. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine also said that what Putin actually put forward was an ultimatum aimed at misleading the international community and undermining the unity of most countries in the world guided by the United Nations Charter. Later, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that Putin's so-called ceasefire proposal was an "untrustworthy ultimatum", and its message was no different from that of the past.

In addition, on June 16 local time, Russian President's press secretary Peskov said that President Putin did not refuse to negotiate with Ukraine, but believed that the implementation of the negotiation results needed to be guaranteed. Peskov said that a complex security system needs to be established to ensure trust in Ukraine.

Source: CCTV News Client