Against the backdrop of the Russian dictator's statements about recognizing "sovereignty" Russia's rule over Crimea and Donbas by Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN Andriy Melnyk noted that Ukraine's territory and sovereignty are not for sale. He said this said at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on December 9,
Liga.net reports.
"We are not at a Christmas market. We are not at the infamous Cherkizon market. Russia wants Ukraine to surrender, as we have just heard. Russia wants us to lay down our arms. And my answer to it is this: "You will get a hole in the bagel, not Ukraine!" he said.
He noted the peacekeeping efforts of the United States. Melnyk added that Ukraine is counting on "the strength and skill of American diplomacy that can put an end to the bloodiest war on European soil since 1945."
UN Security Council meeting took place december 9, amid rising civilian casualties in Ukraine due to Russian strikes.
