The Russian President claims that Ukrainians are not willing to talk and that his country is “acting in the right direction, protecting national interests”.
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In an interview broadcast this Sunday, the 25th, the Russian President said, Wladimir Putinexplained that the Russia is ready to negotiate with all parties involved in the war Ukraine to find “acceptable solutions” that Kyiv and its western allies refuse to talk to. On Saturday, Christmas Eve, a Russian bomb attack in Kherson claimed at least 10 lives and injured 55, according to the Ukrainian President. Volodymyr Zelenskyy🇧🇷 The Kremlin reiterates that it will fight to achieve all its goals while Ukraine tries to regain the regions that the Russians allegedly incorporated into their territory. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Zelenskyi, responded to Putin’s comments by saying he must “return to reality” that Russia “singlehandedly attacked Ukraine and is killing citizens.” “There are no other ‘countries, reasons, geopolitics,'” he affirmed. Podolyak added that the Kremlin “does not want negotiations, but is trying to avoid responsibility.” During the interview, Putin also said that the West wants to “split” “historic Russia,” a term used to argue that Ukrainians and Russians are one people, speech that “justifies the offensive against Ukraine.” ‘ and sovereignty of independents compromised country. “We are acting in the right direction, we are protecting our national interests, the interests of our citizens, our people,” the Russian leader said.