“One Russian region was already part of Ukraine, and she did not like it there,” Zakharova said on the air of the NSN.
Earlier, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Dmitry Kuleba, commenting on the words of State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, who said that nationalism and oppression of small nations in Ukraine could lead to a number of areas leaving its structure, expressed readiness to “accept a couple of areas” of Russia.
In late October, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that in order to regain control of the Donbass, three steps must be completed. Among them are the completion of the hot stage of the conflict, reconciliation of people and safe reintegration.
He also said that he took a tough stance on the "return" of the Crimea.
Crimea became the Russian region after a referendum held there in March 2014, at which most residents spoke out for reunification with Russia.