A dialogue between new Ukraine and new Russia is possible only after Russia returns Crimea, the occupied territories in the east of Ukraine and releases all hostages and political prisoners, leader of the Spravedlyvist Social-Political Movement Valentyn Nalyvaichenko believes.
“First of all, it is necessary to return Crimea and liberate the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, withdraw the troops and special services therefrom, and then release all citizens of Ukraine who are illegally held hostage and political prisoners… The third component is the prosecution of persons involved in the deployment of aggression, committing crimes against humanity,” Nalyvaichenko said at the third opposition Free Russia Forum in Vilnius.
He stressed in order to resume a dialogue between the two countries these requirements are unchanged both for the current regime in Russia and to the authorities that will inevitably sooner or later replace it.
In addition, the Ukrainian politician called on the Russian opposition to pressure the Russian president to release Ukrainian hostages and political prisoners.
“Support us, make this issue one of the priorities on your political agenda,” Nalyvaichenko said.
