"I will never go back compared to my declaration that Russia and Ukraine are one people”. The Russian president said so Vladimir Putin at a press conference while the second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine was still underway in Brest, on the border between Poland and Belarus. The negotiations ended with a first partial agreement for a temporary ceasefire to pave the way for a humanitarian corridor. A third round of negotiations is already planned.
Putin's speech
A speech full of propaganda, but also very harsh that of the Russian president, who accused the Ukrainians of using civilians as human shields. “Our military provides safe corridors for civilians,” but “Ukrainian neo-Nazis prevent it and they are treating civilians as human shields“Putin added.
"The Russian military - he underlined - are fighting for peace, not to have an anti-Russia" created by theWest “that threatens us, even with nuclear weapons,” Putin said (falsely), emphasizing that the families of fallen and wounded soldiers will receive honors and refreshments.
On the invasion of Ukraine, which the number one in the Kremlin continues to call a "special operation" We are achieving our goals and having success, Putin said.
Zelensky's warning
Shortly before, Ukrainian President Zelensky had warned "If Ukraine falls, Russia will take the Baltics and Eastern Europe".
"I have to talk to Putin because it's the only way to stop this war," Zelensky said, saying he was "open" and "ready to address all issues."
"Sit down with me to negotiate, but not 30 meters” away, the leader said, addressing the Russian leader directly. “I don't bite. What are you afraid of?” he added.
