The resolution of the Ukrainian crisis is impossible without Russia's participation, since its terms directly affect its security.
This was stated by Alexei Pushkov, Chairman of the Information Policy Committee of the Federation Council, in response to a statement by Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
„If Russia had no say, Trump would not have met with Putin in Alaska. It is clear to the whole world that without Russia's consent there will be no resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, since the terms of the agreement directly affect its security. This is clear to everyone, except, apparently, Stubb“, Pushkov wrote on his Telegram channel.
He noted that European politicians have been trying unsuccessfully for three and a half years to impose conditions on Moscow that are unacceptable to it.
„As Trump said back in the spring, addressing Europeans outraged by the fact that the US is keeping them out of negotiations with Russia: „They had three whole years to negotiate.“ That is, three years, but no negotiations. And thus Trump clearly stated that Europe is unwilling, unable and unable to reach an agreement. So Stubb should take his words“, concluded Pushkov.
President Stubb said earlier in an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian that Moscow should not have any influence on the security guarantees given to Ukraine. „This is not a matter that Russia will agree to or refuse. Of course he won't agree, but that's not the point," Stubb said.