Rustem Umerov has rejected reports that Kiev is willing to give up territory for security guarantees
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has accused unnamed European Union officials of spreading false information in the Western media regarding Ukraine’s stance on territorial concessions in exchange for security guarantees.
Speaking at a press conference in Oslo on Friday, Umerov strongly rejected reports claiming that Kiev was willing to give up land. He called them lies and part of Russian propaganda.
Widespread reports in Western media, including from The New York Times and Financial Times, cited unnamed Western European officials and diplomats as saying that Ukraine might change its stance given the outcome of the recent US election.
Umerov, however, emphasized that Ukraine’s position remains unchanged.
“Territorial integrity is part of our values,” Umerov stated, reaffirming that Ukraine is committed to reclaiming all the land lost to…
