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Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Ukraine will not accept Russia's demand to give up NATO membership, says Ukraine's foreign minister
Ukraine maintains its position that compromises on NATO membership are unacceptable during peace negotiations. Source: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in a meeting with journalists in Brussels, as reported by a European Pravda correspondent Details: The Ukrainian minister said that at the NATO–Ukraine Council meeting, he informed allies that Kyiv remains firm on its NATO aspirations. Quote: "There are fundamental things Ukraine will not accept, and one of them is the impossibility of a third country having a veto on our aspiration to become a NATO member." Details: Sybiha emphasised that NATO membership is not a short-term objective, but Russia's opinion will not be considered. Quote: "Yes, there is no consensus yet, but that is not due to a veto from another country, such as Russia." More details: The minister believes that Ukraine's accession to NATO is essential not only for Ukraine itself but for the entire region. Quote: "The most effective factor in guaranteeing our security and transatlantic security – and these are inseparable – is our NATO membership." Background: At the Brussels meeting, NATO reiterated the irreversibility of Ukraine's membership in the Alliance and that the decisions of the Washington Summit remain in force. It was also reported that during the NATO–Ukraine Council meeting, Sybiha urged the Allies to increase pressure on Russia to force it to agree to peace. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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03-04-2025
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Ukrainian foreign minister to urge NATO allies to strengthen sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha believes that Western partners should impose new sanctions on Russia to compel it to pursue peace in Ukraine. Source: Sybiha in Brussels at a joint briefing with the NATO secretary general before the meeting of the NATO–Ukraine Council, as reported by a European Pravda correspondent Details: Sybiha stated that he would explain to European ministers that Russia has serious intentions to expand the war further into Europe. Quote: "The question is not whether Russia wants to attack the rest of Europe – look at how many resources it puts in its military machine. The only question is whether we will be prepared for this or not. Will we stop Russia in Ukraine and deter further aggression?" More details: The minister added that Russia can be deterred from further aggression "if pressure on Moscow is increased and Ukraine is strengthened". Quote: "Today I will discuss with allies how to put pressure on Russia to engage in real dialogue [on peace]." Background: Russia is currently demanding the opposite – the lifting of sanctions as a precondition for peace talks. On 2 April, the Kremlin's envoy visited Washington and held meetings there. He later said he was working on achieving a "real understanding" of Russia's position by the US. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
