During recent attacks, the Ukrainian side made attempts to seize two districts of Donetsk in order to strengthen its position in the negotiations, DPR Parliament Speaker Denis Pushilin said on the Rossiya 24 TV channel.
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“As for Kyiv’s desires and capabilities to move deeper and resolve the conflict militarily, Kiev never loses this idea. Maybe now, while Poroshenko was to some extent abandoned, he tried to resolve this situation.
What if it would have worked out? Theoretically, we might not be ready for this. Once - they come in and occupy two districts of Donetsk, for example. Theoretically, this can be imagined - what if Poroshenko succeeded? I do not rule out that he was counting on this.
What if it would be possible to occupy Yasinovataya? Theoretically, if we lose our vigilance, this could happen. And then we would have to negotiate from completely different positions.
Therefore, we must always be prepared for the fact that Poroshenko and other leaders of Ukraine will not abandon the idea of solving this conflict by military means. As soon as such an opportunity arises, they will make such attempts,” Pushilin said.