Published October 09,2024
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Ukrainian Ambassador to Ankara Vasyl Bodnar mentioned the second Peace Summit is being deliberate and he wished Russia to take part in it.
Speaking with reporters in Ankara, Bodnar mentioned Russia is specializing in the Pokrovsk area and continues to advance, forcing Ukraine to surrender some settlements.
Deputy chairperson of the Crimean Tatar National Assembly, Neriman Celal, additionally attended the briefing.
Stating that little or no of Ukraine’s territory is occupied by Russia, Bodnar claimed that “on average 800 to 2,200 Russian soldiers die in clashes with Ukraine every day.”
Bodnar mentioned that Ukraine had “liberated some settlements” with its assaults on the Kursk area and added: “We do not want foreign lands, but Ukraine should not be the only battlefield.”
Referring to the worldwide summits organized within the context of the Ukraine-Russia War, Bodnar mentioned that vitality and safety points had been mentioned at these occasions.
– SECOND PEACE SUMMIT
Bodnar identified that the second Peace Summit is deliberate and mentioned: “This time we want Russia to participate.”
Noting that one of the crucial necessary targets of the summit is to attain a simply peace for Ukraine, Bodnar reminded that the worldwide neighborhood’s steerage on this problem will probably be sought and famous that negotiations might be held by means of third events.
Bodnar emphasised the significance of Türkiye’s contribution as an skilled mediator.
Mentioning that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had despatched a video message to the Fourth Crimean Platform Leaders Summit, Bodnar expressed his gratitude for his contribution.
Bodnar identified that Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly and emphasised that one of the crucial necessary points mentioned between the 2 international locations was cooperation on the reconstruction of Ukraine.
– THE AHMADOV BROTHERS
Celal, deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar National Assembly, mentioned that after Crimea was annexed in 2014, he stayed there and represented the Crimean Tatars.
Celal mentioned that in 2021, he was arrested by Russian safety forces in Crimea for allegedly sabotaging the fuel community and sentenced to 17 years in jail, noting that many individuals face difficulties in Russian prisons.
Pointing out that Asan and Aziz Ahmadov are nonetheless in jail, Celal reminded that Erdogan known as for the discharge of the Ahmadov brothers.
Celal underlined that there are formally 220 political prisoners in Crimea and that 132 of them are Crimean Tatars.
Stating that Crimean Tatar “political prisoners” in Russia are harmless and oppose the annexation of their lands, Celal emphasised that they’ve by no means aimed to overthrow the Russian authorities and wish everybody to reside freely. Celal mentioned {that a} Crimean Tatar “political prisoner” dedicated suicide and emphasised that the repression in opposition to Crimean Tatars won’t finish till Crimea is free.
Celal mentioned that they see Türkiye near them and anticipate its help to proceed, including: “We strongly believe that there is no better partner for Türkiye in the Black Sea region than Ukraine. The strengthening of Russia in the Black Sea region and its strengthening by occupying Ukraine’s territory will not benefit Türkiye.”
Celal identified that Russia modified the demography of the area after annexing Crimea and mentioned: “Russia has forced 800,000 to 1 million of its citizens to move to Crimea after the occupation. It also forced everyone who moved to Crimea to acquire Russian citizenship.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr