Ukraine will have to cede part of its territory – Slovak defence minister
Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák has stated that the realities on the ground indicate that Ukraine will have to give up part of its land.
Source: European Pravda, citing TASR, News Agency of the Slovak Republic, and Kaliňák's statement during the V politike (In Politics) debate programme on the TA3 TV channel
Details: Kaliňák stated that Slovakia's interest lies in the immediate end of the war and the establishment of a ceasefire followed by peace negotiations between the two warring parties.
The minister believes that the shape of post-war Ukraine is more significant than its future borders.
Quote: "It is entirely probable that Ukraine does not realise it will never find itself between Germany and Switzerland, but will always share its longest border with the Russian Federation.
There is no dispute about who the aggressor is, as Russia has crossed every boundary and rule and violated international law. However, equal attention should also be paid to other conflicts around the world, applying the same standards to all disputes."
Background:
- Slovak President Peter Pellegrini previously stated that Moscow and Kyiv need to negotiate and suggested that Ukraine may have to make territorial concessions to achieve peace.
- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has argued that Ukraine faces a "second Munich"N similar to 1938, predicting it will lose territory and fall victim to the interests of major powers.
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