"Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy insisted that the core principle that kept Europe peaceful longer than at any other time in its history must be respected, as borders should not be changed by force. Speaking via a videolink at the opening session of the Crimea Platform parliamentary summit in Sweden, he warned that if this principle does not work in Europe, then were will it work?"
"He said that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, wanted to get legal recognition for what he has stolen to break the principle of territorial integrity and sovereignty. He praised the talks with the US, saying they agreed on extremely sensitive points on the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and Ukrainain children abducted by Russia, but noted that to achieve real peace, more is needed."
"We all continue working with partners, especially the United States, and look for compromises that strengthen but not weaken us, and we will continue explaining how dangerous it is to pretend that aggression is something one can simply overlook and move on. He urged leaders to not be passive observers of history and do not stay silent, but defend the key principles of postwar peace in Europe:"
The core principle that kept Europe peaceful must be respected; borders should not be changed by force. If that principle fails in Europe, it will fail elsewhere. Ukraine is coordinating with the United States, European partners, and others to define steps to end Russia's war and restore real security. Vladimir Putin seeks legal recognition for seized territory to undermine territorial integrity and sovereignty. Agreements with the US address sensitive issues including prisoner releases and Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, but more is needed for lasting peace. Leaders must defend postwar principles, pursue justice for war crimes, and support decisions on Russian assets to maintain pressure on Russia.
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