Ukraine would lose one-third of its territory and would not be invited to join NATO.

(CLO) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico believes that Ukraine could lose around 30% of its territory due to the conflict with Russia, and would also not be invited to join NATO by the US and its allies.

In an interview with the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, Fico stated: "I believe Ukraine will lose a third of its territory, but may receive some security guarantees, such as the presence of foreign troops. If that is considered a positive outcome for Ukraine, I believe its people will feel betrayed."

Fico believes the solution to the current conflict lies in achieving a ceasefire and promoting peace negotiations. "Ukraine has put itself in a situation where there can be no positive outcome for the country. They will lose territory and will not be invited to join NATO," he stated.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

The Slovak Prime Minister also warned that the consequences of the conflict would severely impact Ukraine's internal stability.

On the Russian side, on December 8, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed Moscow's readiness to participate in negotiations. However, to move closer to peace, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy needs to revoke the decree banning negotiations with Russia, and issue directives to resume dialogue based on the Istanbul agreements, while also taking into account the actual situation on the ground.

Earlier, during a meeting with the Russian Foreign Ministry on June 14, President Vladimir Putin outlined the conditions for resolving the conflict. These conditions included Ukraine withdrawing its troops from Donbas and Novorossiya, abandoning its intention to join NATO, and committing to neutrality and not possessing nuclear weapons.

Russia also demanded that Western sanctions be lifted and that the rights and freedoms of Russian-speaking people be guaranteed.

Hoai Phuong (according to TASS)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/thu-tuong-slovakia-du-bao-ve-vien-canh-xau-se-den-voi-ukraine-post325295.html