There can be many negotiations, but the main thing is to stop the active phase of the war - Zelenskyy

For Ukraine, the occupied territories will always remain Ukrainian until they are returned to state control, Ukrainska Pravda reported.

“Whoever wants whatever. Let at least all the allies of the world unite - we still will not recognize the occupied territories. It is impossible. We legally do not recognize them. For us, they will always remain occupied territories until we return there,” said President Vladimir Zelensky.

He said that dialog with Russia should take place only from a position of strength, as any attempt to treat the aggressor as an equal is a defeat for Ukraine.

“Putin cannot be subjectivized in these in this story. He has violated everything. He is guilty and must realize it. But he can't be stopped if talking to him on equal terms is a defeat for Ukraine,” he said.

Zelensky said that ending the active phase of the war is the top priority for the country.

“We must find every opportunity to end the hot stage of the war. This is the number one issue. There can be many negotiations, but the main thing is to stop the active phase. This is number one security guarantees,” he said.

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