Good day. Welcome to Zakarpattia.
Did you take a selfie with the cherry blossoms?
Yes, I haven't had time yet.
You have the opportunity. Yevhenia Fanta, 21 TV.
Ungvar. I have a question about multiple citizenship. Currently, there are five countries with which we can have multiple citizenship. Are there plans, and when, to add the countries that border Zakarpattia? This is important for us.
Absolutely, we are talking about all our partner and friendly countries, primarily European Union countries. But we must understand why these five countries. The Cabinet of Ministers needs to see how this will work. First, a pilot with these five countries, where, clearly, the largest number of Ukrainian citizens are currently located, hopefully temporarily. That's why these first five were chosen. But no one will be limited to just five.
Are there approximate timelines for when the next ones might be added?
As soon as these five countries are operational, as soon as we see the process has started, it will immediately be opened for all partners. There are very many of them. Countries with many Ukrainians, countries with which there are already corresponding agreements, friendly European Union countries, probably all or almost all. We'll see, step by step. And not just EU countries.
Thank you. Next question, please. Freedom.
Mr. President, greetings. Oleg Borisov, Freedom TV channel. My question is about international politics. I must admit, the statement by Vance in Budapest really struck a nerve. Regarding the 'piece of territory' he mentioned, I specifically calculated, it's the size of Kentucky. That is, Kentucky is practically the same size as the temporarily...
If it's not difficult, just quote what the Vice President said, because I didn't hear it.
In short, the quote is that he said in a rather free form that the negotiation process is going very well, there is progress, but the question is about a piece of territory. However, he didn't specify who should give it to whom. He specified that he's tired of watching Russian and Ukrainian soldiers die. That's his direct quote. As a journalist, this struck a nerve. I'm simply curious about your reaction to this and whether it's a hint that the negotiation process is moving, but everything has narrowed down to the question of territories. I'm asking for direct information from you.
The Vice President, with all due respect, does not participate in the negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. And I think if he did, and other officials, they would probably delve deeper into what a 'piece' is and what the real territory of Ukraine is, the independent territory of Ukraine, which is important from a security standpoint, a priority. Where there are strong defensive structures, fortifications, where nearly 200,000 people currently live. And understanding that Russia's goal from the beginning of the occupations has always been, in one form or another, in one order or another. Yes. And so we understand what the occupation of the East is. It's the ability to prepare a foothold, one could say, for subsequent offensive actions. So before doing anything, one must know the details and have detailed security guarantees. Yes, for now we are talking about strong security guarantees, but for now we simply don't have them. Ukraine simply doesn't have security guarantees to talk about other steps. And of course, every square meter of our land is Ukrainian land, and not, with all due respect to any of our partners, theirs.
Thank you. Next question, KO News. Sorry for the pronunciation, please.
