Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikolenko denied Putin's words about new operation in Donbass
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The words of Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine's preparations for a new military operation in Donbass do not correspond to reality – Kiev is striving only for peace. So the statement of the Russian leader, made during the annual large press conference, was answered by the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleg Nikolenko. He is quoted by the BBC Russian Service.
“The constant efforts of the Ukrainian leadership to move from the place of the peace process, primarily in the” Normandy format “, vividly illustrate Ukraine's dedication to the political and diplomatic way of resolving the armed conflict,” Nikolenko added, noting that Kiev has done a titanic job to resume the ceasefire …
He also called on Moscow to focus on ending the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, as people on both sides of the contact line deserve peace and tranquility, especially on New Year's Eve.
The fact that Kiev can prepare another military operation in the Donbass, Putin said earlier on December 23. “One gets the impression that, perhaps, a third military operation is being prepared, and we are warned in advance – do not interfere, do not protect these people, intervene, you will defend, new sanctions will follow. This is the first option to which we have to react, ”he said.
