Putin showcases the secret agreement in person, they want to persuade the Russian Ukrainian delegation | Africa | Russia Ukraine
Recently, a peace delegation composed of African leaders such as South African President Ramaphosa, Senegalese President Saleh, and Zambian President Hichilema met with Zelensky and Putin respectively, embarking on a "journey of reconciliation".
Representatives from seven African countries include the Presidents of South Africa, Zambia, Senegal, and the Union of Comoros, the Prime Minister of Egypt, the Minister of State of the Republic of Congo, and the Special Envoy of the President of Uganda.
On June 15th, a delegation of African leaders took a train from Warsaw to Kiev. Introduction to Zelensky: Ten Suggestions
According to foreign media sources such as Reuters, Qatar's Al Jazeera TV, and Ukraine's National News Agency on the 16th, a peace delegation arrived in Ukraine on the same day to mediate. Members of the delegation held closed door talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the capital city of Kiev.
At a press conference held after the talks, Ramaphosa stated that in order to promote the prompt resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, the delegation has put forward ten peace proposals, including the need to reach peace negotiations through diplomatic means, ease conflicts, respect the sovereignty of all countries, ensure relevant security guarantees, and ensure the circulation of agricultural products and fertilizers.
He pointed out that due to the impact of the Ukrainian crisis, African food prices have skyrocketed and fertilizer shortages have occurred. African countries hope that the agreement on the export of agricultural products from Black Sea ports can be continued.
He also stated that the delegation will listen to and respect the views and conditions of Ukraine and Russia on the end of the conflict.
Zelensky: Only with the withdrawal of Russian troops can peace talks be possible
According to the Ukrainian state news agency, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated at a press conference after his meeting with the African peace delegation that he has repeatedly made it clear during the talks that "negotiations with Russia now are only freezing war and suffering."
He said, "Only when the Russian army withdraws from Ukrainian territory can Ukraine hold peace talks with Russia."
Later on, Putin: First Display of Secret Agreements
On the 17th local time, Russian President Putin held talks with visiting delegations of political figures from various African countries at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg to discuss the initiative of African countries to peacefully resolve the Ukrainian issue.
South African President Ramaphosa stated during the meeting that it is time for Russia and Ukraine to start negotiations, and stated that African countries can make positive contributions to this process.
Putin stated in the meeting that Russia is committed to strengthening its relations with African countries without interfering in its internal affairs. Russia values the position of African countries on the Ukraine issue, and similarly respects Africa's commitment to peaceful resolution of conflicts and a fair world order. The Russian side maintains an open attitude towards dialogue with countries that hope for peace and respect the interests of all parties.
Putin stated that Russia has never given up negotiating on the Ukraine issue. He stated that the Russian side is ready to continue exchanging detained individuals with the Ukrainian side and the process is ongoing.
Putin also mentioned that as of June 15th, a total of 31.7 million tons of agricultural products were exported from Ukrainian ports, of which only 976000 tons were sent to African countries such as Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Ethiopia, accounting for only 3.1%; The amount of grain transported to EU countries reached 12.3 million tons, accounting for 38.9%. Putin pointed out that this is a deceptive behavior, and Ukraine's food exports cannot solve the demand problem of African countries that need food the most.
African Union President and President of the Comoros Union, Azali, said that the African delegation hopes to push for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. South African President Ramaphosa also stated that it is time to start negotiations and end this conflict. Senegalese President Maki Sal stated that it is very important to retain the possibility of dialogue with Ukraine. Africa hopes that peace can be maintained between Russia and Ukraine, but peace is built on dialogue and concessions.
Putin's first display of secret agreements
According to the Tass News Agency, when talking about the Russia Ukraine negotiations, Putin said to the members of the African delegation that "Russia has never refused to negotiate. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that, with the assistance of President Erdogan, Russia and Ukraine have held a series of negotiations in Türkiye to formulate the confidence building measures and draft agreement you talked about. We have not reached an agreement with Ukraine on whether this agreement should be kept confidential, but we have never disclosed its contents".
Putin continued, "The head of the Kiev negotiation group has drafted the agreement and has already signed it.". He also took out the draft agreement on the spot and said, "It is it, it exists, and it is called the" Ukraine Permanent Neutrality and Security Agreement. "Dear friend, President Ramaphosa, it is discussing the security measures you proposed, with a total of 18 contents.".
On June 17th local time, Putin presented a document that had been drafted by the Ukrainian side during a meeting with an African delegation in St. Petersburg. "But after we fulfilled our promise and withdrew our troops from Kiev, the Kiev government, like its owners have always done, threw all of this into the garbage heap of history." Putin said, "They have rejected the agreement. What guarantees are they talking about? They will continue to reject other agreements? Even in this situation, we have not refused to negotiate. Dear friends, it is not us who announced that they will not negotiate, it is the Ukrainian leadership. Ukrainian President Zelensky has also signed a law prohibiting negotiations with Russia.".
TASS News Agency mentioned that after the Russian Ukrainian delegation held negotiations in Istanbul on March 29, 2022, the head of the Russian delegation, Mezynsky, stated that for the first time, the Russian side received a text from Kiev that could potentially reach an agreement in the future, which involved Ukraine's neutrality, renunciation of deploying foreign military forces and weapons on its territory, including nuclear weapons. However, after Russia withdrew its troops from the Kiev and Chernihiv directions of the special military operation against Ukraine, negotiations on resolving the conflict were completely frozen. Putin stated on April 12th that Kiev has "broken away" from the consensus reached during the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, leading to a stalemate in the Russia Ukraine negotiations.
After the talks, Russian President's press secretary Peskov told reporters that some of the peace proposals put forward by African countries do not align with Russia's position, but it is necessary for Russia to continue dialogue with African countries on the Ukraine crisis.
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