“We must help Ukraine not only defend itself, but also restore its independence and sovereignty,” RIA Novosti reports her words.
According to her, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky "always wanted a dialogue and continues to do so."
Earlier, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said that Zelensky refuses to negotiate with Russia for the sake of Western help.
Former Russian Ambassador to the EU, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security Vladimir Chizhov expressed the opinion that the basis for effective negotiations with Ukraine can only be the successful completion of the Russian special operation.