Russia affirms its determination to protect newly annexed regions from Ukraine
(Baonghean.vn) - On February 28, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed Russia's stance that it is always ready to negotiate to end the conflict in Ukraine, but stressed that the "new reality" regarding the newly annexed territories cannot be overlooked.
Responding to a press conference, Mr. Peskov said that Russia will never give up its claim to sovereignty over four regions of Ukraine that Moscow announced its annexation last year after referendums.
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| Mr. Dmitry Peskov - Kremlin spokesman. |
"There are some facts that have become Russia's internal affairs, I mean the new Russian territories. The existence of the Russian constitution, no one can ignore it and Moscow will never give up. This is a very important fact," Peskov said.
The Kremlin representative also affirmed that the goals within the framework of Russia's special military campaign in Ukraine are the country's top priority, but the outcome of the conflict can also be decided at the negotiating table./.
