Ukrainian lawmakers expressed outrage after US special envoy Steve Witkoff questioned Ukraine's integrity and sovereignty during an interview. Witkoff claimed that Ukrainians in occupied territories preferred living under Russian rule, referencing fraudulent referendums. His assertions were seen as undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity and sparked calls for his removal from the US delegation. The controversy highlights tensions over the US stance in negotiations regarding potential territorial concessions sought by Russia amid ongoing peace talks.
Witkoff's statements question Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, asserting that Ukrainians in occupied regions prefer Russian rule, which has caused outrage in Kyiv.
Ukrainians living in occupied territories did not choose to live under Russian rule as claimed by Witkoff; instead, they were coerced into participation in sham referendums.
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