China News Agency, Nur-Sultan, February 22. Comprehensive news: On the 22nd local time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is considering the possibility of breaking diplomatic relations with Russia.
According to the Ukrainian news agency on the 22nd, Zelensky said that after Russia recognized the two "republics" in eastern Ukraine, the sanctions against Russia should include the complete interruption of the "Beixi-2" natural gas pipeline project.
Zelensky said that Ukraine has always hoped to solve the problem through dialogue and is ready for any kind of talks with Russia.
But for Russia's decision to recognize the two "republics" in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine must respond to this and protect its sovereignty and national territorial integrity.
Since the 17th of this month, the situation in the eastern part of Uzbekistan has deteriorated. The Uzbek government army and the civilian armed forces have accused each other of launching shelling on the contact line.
On the evening of the 21st, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order recognizing the "Donetsk People's Republic" and "Luhansk People's Republic" in eastern Ukraine.
In this regard, Zelensky said that Ukraine has the ability to defend its borders and that "Ukraine is not afraid of anything or anyone."
Earlier on the 22nd, Ukraine's permanent representative to the United Nations, Sergei Kislitsa, said that Ukraine condemned Russia's decision to recognize the "Donetsk People's Republic" and "Luhansk People's Republic" and asked Russia to cancel the recognition. Two "Republics" decided to be independent.
Kislitsa said Ukraine is committed to resolving the problem through political and diplomatic solutions, and called on the United Nations to help restore peace and security in Ukraine.
Regarding whether Kiev will cut diplomatic relations with Moscow, Kislitsa said that the Ukrainian government will make a rational decision.
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