"There is no such force": Zelensky explained why negotiations with the Russian Federation are impossible

Currently, representatives of Ukraine are discussing the implementation of the "peace formula" of Vladimir Zelensky with Turkey. The Ukrainian authorities can now negotiate with Russia. The head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak wrote about it on May 27. "There is no such force that today will force Ukrainian society and the leadership of the state to speak with the Russians, as long as there are Russian troops in our territory," the official said.

Instead, Ukraine is now actively negotiating with Turkey. Andriy Yermak writes that on behalf of President Vladimir Zelensky, together with other representatives, he conducted a video conference with the Turkish delegation under the leadership of Ibrahim Kalin - the main adviser to President Taip Erdogan.

Ukraine and Turkey have agreed on new steps for the implementation of the Formula of Peace and continuation of the grain initiative "Our negotiations took place in the framework of Ukraine and Turkey, especially intensive from the beginning of the full -scale invasion of Russia. Defense and development of dialogue with the countries of the global south - Issues and Turkey are an important partner, "Andrei Yermak added.

On May 23, the adviser to the head of the Podolyak, peace, admitted peace talks with Russia. In his opinion, this is only possible if the Russians change their political system. However, even in this case, Ukraine will not sign a peace treaty, but will require reparations, punishment of war criminals and demilitarization. In early May, American political scientist Henry Kisinger predicted negotiations between Ukraine and Russia by the end of 2023.