The principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” must be and will be preserved – Andriy Yermak at a meeting with European journalists
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, met with journalists representing a number of leading European media: Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany), Le Figaro, L’Opinion and Radio France (France), TVN (Poland).
Andriy Yermak answered questions about the security situation in Donbass and around Ukraine’s borders, as well as informed media representatives about the course of negotiations within the Normandy format at the level of political advisers to the leaders of the member state.
The head of the President’s Office is convinced that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine will be a huge mistake both on the part of Russia and on the part of those countries that will allow this to happen and have irreversible consequences.
He stressed that the Ukrainian government is working every day to strengthen the army and the state’s defense capabilities and is grateful for the appropriate assistance to foreign partners.
“We have assurances from US President Joseph Biden and all our Western partners that any issues concerning our country and its security will not be discussed without its participation. And the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” should be adhered to during any negotiations, “Andriy Yermak said.
The head of the President’s Office believes that the United States has decided to choose to participate in the world process during the war in Donbass.
For its part, Ukraine is doing everything to intensify the Normandy process and implement the agreements of the Paris 2019 itself.
Andriy Yermak also told European journalists about the fight against corruption and de-oligarchy in Ukraine. He stressed that the first, basic law was adopted last year, which includes limits for identifying oligarchs and limiting their influence on the state. According to him, this law is not directed against specific people, but should help establish uniform rules for big business and its impact on political processes is impossible.