He explained that “the ball is now in Zelensky’s court if he wants to stop the conflict in Ukraine by taking real actions, otherwise the conflict will continue for a long time.” Tuma pointed out in an intervention via radio that “he extends his hand for peace and ending the conflict,” emphasizing that it is not in any party’s interest for it to continue after Ukraine and the Ukrainian people have been used as fuel for it. The one responsible for continuing this conflict is Zelensky and his demands after he crossed the red lines with his desire to join NATO.
He clarified that “the roots of the problem are easy to solve,” considering that it would be more effective concerning regions of Russian origins to “conduct a referendum for the people to decide their affiliation, provided that security and calmness are ensured to conduct the referendum within a framework of democracy, and Zelensky must accept these solutions.”
The international affairs researcher stressed that “the Europeans are the problem with their stubbornness and their pursuit for Ukraine to join NATO,” emphasizing that “guarantees must be provided to Russia to ensure border security,” and that Russia does not oppose Ukraine being part of the European Union, but not NATO, as it threatens Russian national security.
The Russian affairs specialist noted that “Russia is keen on a good relationship with the United States, and most importantly, stopping the conflict in Ukraine, which requires concessions, because Russia has given everything.” He considered this “the last warning to Zelensky and the Europeans,” affirming that “if the Ukrainian crisis is not resolved peacefully, it will be resolved militarily.”
