Andriy Yerimak, the head of the Presidential Office, said in an interview published by Corriere della Sera on October 27 that President Volodymyr Zelensky is willing and able to listen to peace initiatives coming from China, Brazil and South Africa and integrate them into Ukraine’s peace formula.
Yermak, an Italian newspaper, said that Ukraine would finalize its formula before early November. It will also be open to incorporating any other initiatives at that time.
“At that time, our proposal would have a lot of support,” he said.
Zelensky appears to have changed his position. Last month, Zelensky called the six-point plan drafted by Brazil & China “destructive”.
China and Brazil proposed a plan parallel to Ukraine’s ongoing efforts for peace based on Zelensky’s 10-point formula, which includes Russia‘s withdrawal from Ukraine and the release of prisoners, as well as the restoration of territorial integrity.
The document was used as the basis for a global peace summit that took place in Switzerland in June. The Russian delegation was not invited, but Ukrainian officials hope to invite them to a second meeting to present a peace plan that Ukraine and international partners have developed.
When asked about the Kremlin’s views on Ukraine’s peace plan, Yermak replied that he “doesn’t care what the aggressors says.”
Zelensky’s peace formula has been dismissed by Russia, which has shown no interest in attending the second summit. Speaking to state television in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he has no plans to make “any concessions”, and that any agreement for peace must favor Moscow.
Yermak said, “We will hold the international conferences when we feel strong, and supported by the Global South to negotiate with Russia.” He said that he was unsure if the conference would have to be delayed until next year, but expressed hope that it will be organized as soon as possible.
Ukraine is in a difficult position due to Russian forces advancing in its east. A potential return of Donald Trump in the White House following the November 5 election has sparked fears that the U.S. will withdraw its support.
Yermak declared that Kyiv was not afraid of the U.S. results of the vote, saying, “I do not think any American leader would want to facilitate the win of an autocracy such as Russia.”
The head of the Presidential Office reminded Zelensky that he met with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. president Joe Biden, who are the Democratic Party’s candidates for the election. He also met with Trump during his last-month visit to the U.S.
Yermak stated in an interview that “I was there and I won’t be giving details… but I can tell you that we returned from the United States sure that neither candidate will allow Putin to win this war and military support will continue.”
The Ukrainian official was asked about the alleged centralization of power within the Presidential Office, and the dismissal of popular figures such as former Commander-in Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi and ex-Foreign Ministry Dmytro Kulba.
“There were internal considerations that few people know,” Yermak stated.
“We need colleagues to be totally available for their jobs; it’s a total effort, both physically and morally.”
Zaluzhnyi, the commander of the Ukrainian army, was replaced in February by Oleksandr Sryskyi after rumors that a rift had developed between him and the Presidential Office. Kuleba, Yermak’s former deputy, was replaced by Andrii Sybiha in early September as part of a sweeping government reshuffle.
Yermak has been described as the “arguably most powerful chief in Ukraine’s History” and criticized for accumulating powers within the Presidential Office.
Andriy Yeermak, the head of the Presidential Office, told Corriere della sera that Ukraine will finalize their formula by November.
Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, said on air that Ukrainian forces are still holding all the dominant heights in Zaporizhzhia oblast near Levadne and are trying to restore their positions.
Andriy Yeermak, Corriere della Sera, said that (President Volodymyr Zelensky) is very clear. He wants all soldiers and refugee abroad to be allowed to vote. “But for the moment, resources must be directed to the war.”
The regional prosecutor’s said that Russian soldiers in Selydove, a town in Donetsk Oblast, have opened fire on civilians at least twice, killing two women and injuring another, the office stated on October 27.
Andrii Sybiha will end his tour of the Middle East and Africa with a visit to Johannesburg and Pretoria. He is seeking to strengthen ties, and drum up support for Ukraine’s peace formula.
According to the central electoral commission, Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream Party captured 54.3% in the Oct. 26, parliamentary elections, with more than 99% of precincts being counted.
Former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia of the opposition Gakharia For Georgia Party said that the results announced “does not reflect the will” of the Georgian population and called for “reasonable protest” in order to “defend European future and the institution” of elections.
Bloomberg reported on October 25, citing unnamed sources, that Germany and France are skeptical about the EU diplomatic services’ proposal to circumvent Hungary’s veto over 6 billion euros ($6.6billion) in defense aid for Kyiv.
A drone struck the Michurinsky District of the region around 0:40 am local time and caused a fire, which was quickly put out, Governor Maxim Egorov stated on his Telegram channel.
The Air Force reported that Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 41 of the 80 Russian Shahed drones launched overnight. The statement stated that 32 drones were lost in Ukraine and one flew towards Belarus.
According to Ukrainian authorities, the casualties of the Russian missile attack on Dnipro’s central-eastern Dnipro city late on October 25 that targeted residential buildings and Mechnikov Hospital have risen to 5 dead and 21 injured.
This includes 1,440 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
The chief of the national police in the country said that on October 24, Moscow had funneled $39 million into a scheme run by a pro Russian oligarch to influence election results by paying ordinary people to vote against closer relations with the West.
The Strategic Industries Ministry announced that on October 26, Herman Smetanin, Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries, met with India Ambassador to Ukraine Ravi Shankar to discuss strengthening defence industry cooperation between Kyiv & New Delhi.
Windsor Star, a Canadian media outlet, reported on October 26 that Ukrainian-Canadian film-makers pulled their pro Ukrainian film “Intercepted”, from the Windsor International Film Festival in protest. They learned that it was to be screened alongside the controversial documentary “Russians at War”.
Mahuchikh, who accepted her award, said: “It is a very special moment for me because of the difficult time that Ukraine is going through.” “But, you’re right, I’m happy to be here…for all my people in Ukraine and I hope it brings some joy during this time.”
On October 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law allowing foreign volunteers to serve as officers in Ukraine’s International Legion.
During his evening speech on October 26, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that North Korean forces may appear on the front lines fighting alongside Russian forces in the coming weeks.
On Oct. 26, the ruling Georgian Dream Party, led by billionaire Bidzina Ilvanishvili, and groups that aimed to end its 12-year rule, declared victory.
On Oct. 26, footage was released of a person stuffing the ballot box in the polling station of the southern Georgian town of Marnueli.
The government is currently auditing the exemption process until Nov. 15, to determine which businesses qualify for critical enterprises status. This reflects the government’s efforts to balance the country’s defense needs and economic stability.
Nino Lomjaria is a lawyer and a former ombudswoman who reported on October 26 that a voter observer was assaulted while filming the stuffing of a ballot box.
According to Le Monde, sources cited on October 25, Gazprombank is poised to buy the Russian operations of Auchan, one of Russia’s biggest banks, which is also under U.S. heavy sanctions.
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