War
will be finished only after Ukraine returns all the territories of Donbas and
Crimea, as stated by President Petro Poroshenko in the interview to
"STB" TV channel. "How much time will it take? As much as
necessary," the Head of State answered the question about his forecast
when the military confrontation will be finished.
"The issue of ensuring sovereignty, territorial
integrity and independence of our Homeland is the top priority," the
President noted. Ukraine will be uncompromising in this issue, as stated by
Petro Poroshenko.
At the same time, Petro Poroshenko noted that the most
optimal scenario for Ukraine "is to stop war and return Donbas
peacefully". "We must do everything for it to come true," the
President said.
The Head of State emphasized that Ukraine, the OSCE
and the entire world must force Russia and Russian-backed militants to stop
shelling and withdraw heavy weaponry. For this end, Ukraine and the OSCE
addressed Russia at the meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group with a series
of initiatives on the withdrawal of artillery. Petro Poroshenko has also noted
the importance of immediate liberation of hostages and ensuring full and
unimpeded access for the OSCE inspectors.
The President suggested comparing the situation in the
cities already returned under the control of Ukraine and the cities still
controlled by militants. "In such conditions, people certainly prefer
Ukraine. I am absolutely sure that the only possible scenario is the end of war
and gradual, firm reintegration back into Ukraine," the President said.
"This situation cannot be solved by military
means. War only breeds counteraction, especially when the Russian Federation is
involved in it," the President emphasized.
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