William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, responded to an NHK interview that Ukraine is expected to strengthen its reversal offensive from spring to summer this year, focusing on the situation surrounding Crimea, which Russia has unilaterally annexed. announced the prospect of becoming
"If Ukraine can get most of the Russian army out, we might come to the negotiating table and talk about how to diplomatically take back Crimea," Taylor said, adding that Ukraine could turn the war situation into an extremely favorable one. After bringing it to the state, he called for a ceasefire with Russia and indicated the possibility of starting negotiations over Crimea.
On the other hand, he also said, "The United States advises Ukraine not to use American weapons on Russian territory, but Crimea is not Russian territory." It is not that the United States does not recognize this.
Regarding the possibility that Russia will use nuclear weapons at that time, he said, "From the Russian point of view, both domestically and internationally, it is irrational and very low. Mr. Putin is not saying that it is not irrational." said.
"Ukraine will never give up any territory, including Crimea," Taylor said, urging Western countries to step up their support until Ukraine restores its territorial integrity.