The position of President of the United States Donald trump on Ukraine in conversation with Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko is optimistic for our country and for a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Donbass. This was stated in an interview LIGA.net the representative of Ukraine in the Trilateral contact group on settling the situation in Donbas Yevhen Marchuk.
He noted that the mere fact of the conversation between the two presidents gives us hope and also gives a signal to the European leaders, especially members of the “Normandy Quartet.”
He also explained the essence of the phrase trump the “We will work with Ukraine, Russia and all other involved parties to help them restore peace along the border”.
“First, to work and not to fight – that is, the emphasis on diplomatic methods and confirmation of the formula that a military solution is not a problem. Secondly, to work with Ukraine and Russia – this is understandable and correct. But further words: “and all the other involved parties…”. It is understood and ORDO? Most likely – Yes. Then require a slight correction of our tactics and strategies. Correction, which is difficult to be perceived by our community and will cause acute political debate. Only time will tell. Well, thirdly, “to help them restore peace along the border”. To them, this means all involved parties. And do not restore state status of the border, and to restore peace. It is also very good. And we should be grateful for this approach. But peace without the restoration of the state status of the border will be very unstable,” – said Marchuk.
He did not rule out the possibility of a new escalation of the conflict in the Donbass, as a response to the conversation Poroshenko and trump.
Also Marchuk suggested that due to the lack of an interpreter in a telephone conversation, communication can proceed in a friendly tone.
“I think that the practical components of future Ukrainian-Russian relations will be discussed in detail during the upcoming visit of Petro Poroshenko in the United States, agreed. It is very important, whether it takes place before meetings trump with Putin”, – he concluded.
Recall, February 4 in the evening Petro Poroshenko has held a phone conversation with Donald trump. The us leader said that Washington will continue its efforts to ensure peace in the area of Ukrainian-Russian border.
