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Zelenskyy: Neutrality in War Means Supporting Russia

Oct 28, 2024 13:11

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Authors: Maryna Kulakova
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the media with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (not pictured) after their meeting at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, on October 10, 2024. (Source: Getty Images)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy considers that those who claim to be neutral are actually benefiting Russia, as stated in an interview with The Times of India.

"You cannot be neutral because it would mean you are on the side of Russia. Between the aggressor and the victim, there cannot be neutrality," President Zelenskyy said on Oct. 28 in an interview with the "Times of India." pic.twitter.com/6LV1Wgud6f
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"I believe that those who attended the BRICS summit and spoke about their neutrality, claiming they want to help resolve this conflict, appear more pro-Russian. And that means it's not about peace, because Russia started this war and continues it. Therefore, it is about war," he said.

Previously on October 25, Ukrainian President has criticized UN Secretary-General António Guterres's visit to the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. The Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, stated that Guterres's trip to Russia for the BRICS leaders' meeting is "standard practice."