Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine set to take place in Turkey this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has insisted on the territorial integrity of his country.
In a video address to the Ukrainian people, Zelenskiy said that in the talks due to take place in Istanbul, his government would prioritise the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine.
But in comments made to Russian journalists earlier in the day, Zelenskiy said Ukraine was willing to assume neutral status and compromise over the status of the eastern Donbas region as part of a peace deal.
Zelenskiy added that any agreement must be guaranteed by third parties and put to a referendum.
