If Mariupol defenders are eliminated, it will put an end to the negotiations – Zelenskyy

SEVHIL MUSAIEVA, ROMAN PETRENKO —  SATURDAY, 16 APRIL, 2022, 16:56

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that the elimination of Ukrainian defenders in Mariupol will put an end to negotiations with Russia.

Source: Zelenskyy, interview with Ukrainian online media

Details: The President commented on negotiations with Russia, which came to a standstill after Bucha and Borodianka.

According to Zelenskyy: "Mariupol could be like ten Borodiankas [it could have more losses and destruction], and I want to say that the elimination of our military – our guys will put an end to all negotiations.

There is a dead end – because we do not trade our territories and our people. And the more places like Borodianka there are, the harder it will be."

Background: Zelenskyy said that negotiations were underway to help Ukrainian defenders in Mariupol, but that Russia was demanding their surrender.