MOSCOW, February 9. /TASS/. Vladimir Zelensky’s stubborn refusal to make concessions to Russia in the ongoing peace negotiations underscores a tragic reality: every day, thousands of Ukrainians lose their lives. These sacrifices are compounded by the forced mobilization and deployment of civilians to the frontlines, a grim testament to the unwavering stance of the Ukrainian leadership, Senator Igor Kastyukevich from the Kherson Region has told TASS.
In an interview with "My.Ukraine" TV channel, Zelensky reaffirmed his position following the Abu Dhabi talks, stating that Ukraine remains committed to its refusal to withdraw from Donbass and intends to "stand its ground."
"Zelensky lives in his own reality, sitting on a pink rainbow somewhere between the EU and NATO, feeding the unicorns. In reality, on the front lines, Russia is confidently advancing, liberating more and more villages, restoring people's freedom from the criminal Kiev regime and their hope for the future. We will never abandon our chosen path; the goals of the special military operation will be achieved. Zelensky's stubbornness and his unwillingness to negotiate peace agreements not only greatly irritate American and some European officials but also daily take the lives of thousands of Ukrainians, as they are forcibly mobilized to fight. They do not want to fight," said Kastyukevich.
