January 22nd 2024.
The village of Posad-Pokrovske in Kherson, Ukraine was left devastated by the war. The destruction and loss of lives have been heartbreaking for the people of Ukraine. But amidst this tragedy, the country has been dealt another blow - the demand to give up some of its territory to Russia.
Robert Fico, the prime minister of Slovakia and a member of NATO, has made a controversial statement regarding the ongoing conflict. He believes that the only way to end the war is for Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to surrender the captured land to Russia. Fico spoke about this during an interview with a public broadcaster, RTVS, on Saturday.
According to media reports, Fico said, "There has to be some kind of compromise. What do they expect, that the Russians will leave Crimea, Donbas, and Luhansk? That is unrealistic." His words have caused an uproar, with many accusing him of being a puppet of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Fico has also expressed his opposition to Ukraine's potential membership in NATO, stating that it could lead to World War III. He plans to block the country's accession to the alliance.
Fico is set to meet with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in the border city of Uzhhorod, but this meeting may not take place due to the controversy surrounding his remarks. Fico has made it clear that his government will not provide weapons to Ukraine, as promised during the 2023 elections. He has also accused Zelensky's government of being corrupt and under the control of the United States.
The reaction from Ukraine has been fierce. MP Oleksiy Goncharenko took to social media to assert that his country would never give up its territory. He also had some strong words for Fico, saying, "Firstly, Ukraine will never do this. Secondly, I suggest that the Slovak prime minister watch less Russian TV."
Another lawmaker, Oleksandr Merezhko, called for Fico's visit to be canceled and declared it a "red line." He stated that every country should have some self-respect and should not tolerate statements that question its sovereignty. Merezhko emphasized the need for a decisive and unambiguous reaction, especially when such statements are made on the eve of a visit to the country whose sovereignty is being denied.
The people of Ukraine are standing strong and refusing to back down from their beliefs. As the conflict continues, it is clear that the country will not give in to any demands made by Russia. In the midst of all this chaos, Metro, a news agency, has launched a new service on WhatsApp to provide vital updates and trending stories to its subscribers. Join the community now for breaking news, showbiz gossip, and must-watch videos from their website. Stay informed and be the first to know about the world's top stories. Simply click on the link and select "Join Chat." Don't forget to turn on notifications for the latest updates!
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