Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Details 3 Demands

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Danylo Lubkivsky, speaking at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center today, succinctly enumerated Ukraine’s three demands of warring Russia, according to a Facebook posting.

Lubkivsky, a Ukrainian diplomat of the younger generation, noted in no unclear words: “Our vision is clear: cessation of hostilities by terrorists, release of hostages, restoration and launch of national dialogue.”

He pointed out that the international community, including individual countries such as the United States, as well as regional and global aggregations such as the European Union and the United Nations, has expressed its staunch support for Ukraine.  The only voice against Ukraine is Russia, which is the target of global derision for invading Ukraine and annexing its territory.

Lubkivsky said at a meeting with Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia, Ukraine presented its three messages:

“First. We demand a sustainable and unconditional bilateral ceasefire, which would pave the way for further de-escalation in the region.

“Second. All terrorist groups have to release immediately and unconditionally all hostages.

“Third. We urge Russia to exercise its full and direct influence over the terrorists to stop the bloodshed and to ensure efficient border control.”