In an interview with British media on the 22nd, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that the cease-fire is currently the biggest concession Ukraine can make. At the same time, he hinted that he would not accept the request to withdraw troops from Donbas. In an interview, Zelensky said that Ukraine is willing to discuss security and cease-fire issues, but Russia also wants Ukraine to make greater concessions. “If we withdraw our troops, where are the security guarantees? Not to mention that the withdrawal itself is unfair.” Zelensky said that Russia is demanding that Ukraine withdraw its troops from Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka and other places. Zelensky said that if the above cities are handed over to Russia, Ukraine will face huge security risks. Once the war starts again, the Russian army will be able to advance from these cities to the hinterland of Ukraine and occupy a “large number” of cities.

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