Rome, 15 Nov. (LaPresse) – “I believe that, on Ukrainian territorial issues, the only ones who should decide are the Ukrainians. Only Zelensky can decide on any territorial concessions, should they wish to make them. As for NATO, we have no objection to Kyiv joining the organisation.” This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during a video link to the ‘Treviso D’Autore’ event, commenting on the Ukrainian president’s announcement regarding the US request to cede the Donbas in exchange for NATO membership. Zelensky’s position, Tajani added, “is one of waiting and seeing; I think progress can be made, but we need to understand what Putin intends to do – for example, whether he wants to continue the war into the winter. We will be part of the European quintet working for peace, fully aware that no decisions can be taken without Kyiv, but it seems to me that Zelensky is of the opinion that negotiations should continue; the fact that he did not say ‘no’ straight away is a positive sign.”
Ukraine, Tajani: ‘Kiev decides on the territories; it’s good that Zelensky didn’t say no’
Rome, 15 Nov. (LaPresse) – “I believe that, on Ukrainian territorial issues, the only ones who should decide are the Ukrainians. Only Zelensky can decide on any territorial concessions, should they wish to make them. As for NATO, we have no objection to Kyiv joining the organisation.” This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during a video link to the ‘Treviso D’Autore’ event, commenting on the Ukrainian president’s announcement regarding the US request to cede the Donbas in exchange for NATO membership. Zelensky’s position, Tajani added, “is one of waiting and seeing; I think progress can be made, but we need to understand what Putin intends to do – for example, whether he wants to continue the war into the winter. We will be part of the European quintet working for peace, fully aware that no decisions can be taken without Kyiv, but it seems to me that Zelensky is of the opinion that negotiations should continue; the fact that he did not say ‘no’ straight away is a positive sign.”