Mejlis Leader Sets 1991 Borders as Prerequisite for Peace Talks.

Refat Chubarov's Stance on Negotiations

According to UATV: Refat Chubarov, the head of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, has stated that any negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine must be grounded in the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity as it stood in 1991. He emphasized that without achieving this goal, envisioning peace talks is impossible. Chubarov also underscored that compromises undermining this principle are unacceptable.

Outlook for Crimea's Deoccupation

Recent meetings held in Brussels served as a forum to discuss the situation in Crimea and the prospects for its deoccupation. During these talks, European politicians clearly conveyed that no concessions would be made to Russia. Chubarov noted that

“the politicians—at least those from the European states we engaged with in Brussels—are making it very clear that there will be no concessions to Russia.”

Chubarov also highlighted a growing recognition in Europe of the threat posed by Russia. He pointed out that some countries are no longer hiding the fact that their governments are preparing for a possible escalation of Russian aggression.

“Some are, in fact, no longer concealing that their governments are preparing for the possibility of Russia escalating aggressive actions against their states,”

Chubarov stressed the need to negotiate from a position of strength, stating that

“when it comes to potential talks on establishing peace in the Russian-Ukrainian war, we and our partners must certainly proceed from the strongest possible positions.”

Chubarov's statements underscore the importance of Ukraine's position in ongoing international talks. The lack of compromise from European politicians toward Russia, as noted by him, signals growing support for Ukraine in its fight to restore territorial integrity. This could also indicate shifts in international policy that may influence further actions in the context of the conflict.