Oleg Nikolenko stated that any political decision on the way to ending the war should be based on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
Ukraine is currently studying Italy's proposals to end the Russian-Ukrainian war , said the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleh Nikolenko in a comment to “Interfax-Ukraine”. The day before, Italy handed over the so-called United Nations peace plan.
“Ukraine appreciates Italy's support within the European Union and at the bilateral level. The Italian side really shared its vision of ways to end Russia's war against Ukraine. Relevant proposals are currently being studied, “Nikolenko said.
He also noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes any international efforts to establish peace on Ukrainian soil and in Europe as a whole.
“At the same time, any political decision should be based on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, “Nikolenko said.
Note that the peace plan from Italy consists of four stages. The document was prepared by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the participation of the Government Palace of Kiji. The plan includes not only a ceasefire in Ukraine, but also cooperation with international partners, including the EU, G7 and the UN.
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< Earlier, during a meeting with US President Joe Biden in Washington, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said that the allies should start negotiations on a long-term peace process in Ukraine , even if they continue to impose sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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