Ukraine to return occupied territories through political and diplomatic means – president
Ukraine will return Crimea and Donbas through political and diplomatic means because it cares about its citizens living there, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said.
"I would like separately greet them on the Independence Day, as it is very important for Ukrainian patriots in the annexed Crimea and in the occupied Donbas. My dear, we love you, you are on our minds and we are fighting for your return to Ukraine. I underline: we are doing this through political and diplomatic means, because we care about you," Poroshenko said during the military parade in Kyiv on Wednesday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the declaration of Ukraine's independence.
"The Kremlin perceives the Ukrainian land as a war theatre, and the residents of the region as cannon fodder to satisfy its imperial ambitions. We see you as one of us, our kin, our friends temporarily alienated from your Ukrainian family. This family will certainly reunite and gather together at a festive table," the Ukrainian president said.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Ukraine and allies often have different views on ending war - Zelenskyy
11:22, 18.05.2024
Joint projects between Taiwan and the Czech Republic to help Ukrainians are unique – representative of Czech govt
18:41, 17.05.2024
Head of NATO Military Committee: Ukraine demonstrates capability to achieve unprecedented success on battlefield, but needs our help
14:06, 16.05.2024
Rasmussen-Yermak Intl Task Force suggests setting time frame for Ukraine's affiliation with NATO – until July 2028
16:04, 14.05.2024
Ukraine, Serbia agree to hold first meeting of Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cooperation since 2013 – Kuleba
18:49, 13.05.2024
LATEST
One dead, five injured as a result of enemy shelling in Vovchansk community - prosecutor's office
16:57, 18.05.2024
Traffic resumed near Ocean Plaza shopping center in Kyiv after damage to heating network – city administration
16:43, 18.05.2024
Reintegration Ministry on 80th anniversary of Crimean Tatars deportation: Russia follows this criminal practice
16:21, 18.05.2024
Air defense shot down enemy missile over Kryvy Rih district – regional administration head