Russia to cut itself off from peace talks if show trial of Ukrainian POWs is held, says Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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According to Zelenskyy, no matter what the invaders are thinking, no matter what they are planning, the reaction of Ukraine will be absolutely clear.

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“If this despicable show trial takes place, if our people are brought onto this stage in violation of all agreements, all international rules, if there is abuse... This will be a line beyond which any negotiations are impossible,” he said.

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“Russia will cut itself off from negotiations. There will be no more conversations. Our state has said everything.”

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As reported by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, Russian occupation authorities are planning to hold sham trials of Ukrainian Mariupol defenders on Aug. 24.

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