Zakharova: Europe and Kiev are not seeking a just solution to the Ukrainian crisis

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated on Friday that an overview of the proposals presented by Europe and Kiev shows that neither of them seeks to establish a lasting and just peace in Ukraine.

 

She added that the authors of these proposals are deliberately trying to prevent the real peace process from starting and to maintain the status quo by focusing on war conditions. “If they really wanted peace, the first points of their proposals would have included the revival of the Russian language, respect for the Orthodox religion, preservation of Ukraine’s neutrality and non-alignment, guaranteeing human rights and national minorities, recognizing territorial borders with the right of peoples to self-determination in accordance with the UN Charter, and ending the policy of illegal sanctions and confiscation of other people’s state assets,” Zakharova said.

 

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman stressed that compliance with these principles could help end the conflict in Ukraine and reduce the risk of a repeat of the crisis, but European countries and Kiev are not interested in such solutions.

 

Maria Zakharova has previously repeatedly accused the West and the Ukrainian government of “a real lack of desire for peace,” saying that the West’s sanctions policy and military support have complicated the peace process.

 

Recent studies show that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have repeatedly stalled due to disagreements over the status of Crimea and Donbass, as well as security issues.

 

The United Nations and some international organizations continue to emphasize the need for diplomatic solutions to end the crisis.

 

Observers believe that Zakharova’s statements are more aimed at highlighting the role of Europe and Kiev in continuing tensions and reducing the legitimacy of peace talks. Studies show that both sides of the Ukrainian crisis have so far failed to provide an acceptable mechanism for building trust and ensuring peace. According to experts, until fundamental issues such as the status of minorities, human rights, and territorial borders are resolved, achieving a lasting and just solution will remain out of reach.