Azarov named the only condition for the survival of Ukraine
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- Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said on Telegram that normal friendly relations with Russia are a condition for Ukraine's survival, noting that Kyiv's accession to NATO would make the country a bargaining chip in Russia's conflict with the West.
- Earlier, Rada deputy Artem Dmitruk linked the continuation of the conflict with the death of Ukraine and called peace the main national interest.
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Why It Matters
Ukraine has been in conflict with Russia since 2014 following the annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of the war in Donbass. The issue of Ukraine's potential entry into NATO remains one of the key points of disagreement between Kiev and Moscow, with Russia viewing such an expansion of the alliance as a direct threat to its national security.
The only condition for survival for Ukraine is normal relations with Russia. Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov shared this opinion in his Telegram channel.
“You can have any kind of relationship with other countries, but with Russia we had to have normal friendly relations as conditions and guarantees of our survival,” the former prime minister said.
He emphasized that Moscow cannot allow Kyiv to join NATO, since Ukraine, in his opinion, would become a “bargaining chip” in the event of a clash between Russia and the West.
Earlier, Verkhovna Rada deputy Artem Dmitruk said that the continuation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict leads to the death of Ukraine. According to him, the country's main national interest is peace.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The discussion about relations between Ukraine and Russia and the NATO issue will continue in the political space of the country
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific steps does Azarov propose to normalize relations with Russia?
- What format of relations with Russia is considered acceptable for Dmitruk?
- Are there current diplomatic channels between Kyiv and Moscow to discuss these issues?
