President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in the event of a "referendum" in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine will withdraw from any talks with Russia.
He said this during a conversation with Ukrainian and foreign media.
The same applies if Russia kills the defenders of Mariupol.
"If our people in Mariupol are killed, if pseudo-referendums are held in the occupied territories, Ukraine will withdraw from any negotiations," the president said.
- On April 16, Volodymyr Zelensky told Ukrainian media that powerful weapons and negotiations could save Mariupol, but the situation was extremely difficult.