Zakharchenko: War can only end with our unconditional victory
Head of the DPR Alexander Zakharchenko. Not a politician. Not an oligarch. Simply, a man who became a soldier when the time came. He is one of us. He's like the rest of us. It is precisely because we are all gathered in him that he became a commander. It was to him that we gave the right to speak on our behalf. And on behalf of everyone, he storms cities, sleeps by the fire, opens stew with a knife and negotiates with the enemy. The columnist spoke with Alexander Zakharchenko about the reality of war and the illusory nature of the world, about the borders of states and common sense “PolitNavigator” Valentin Filippov.
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Valentin Filippov: Hello, Alexander Vladimirovich!
Alexander Zakharchenko: Hello.
Valentin Filippov: Every day people die. It is difficult to attribute these deaths to accidents or stupidity of the Ukrainian military. What's next? Minsk-3? Or is there no one else to talk to and nothing else to talk about?
Alexander Zakharchenko: There is always something to say. With whom is another question. I have repeatedly stated that if there is at least one chance for a peaceful solution to the conflict, our duty is to take this chance. Donetsk People's Republic is ready for dialogue. Kiev authorities - obviously not. You rightly pointed out - the shelling continues, people die. Every day, citizens of the Republic hear cannonade. This is not like an attempt by Ukraine to negotiate.
As for the "Minsk-3", I am afraid that in the near future there is no alternative to the memorandum signed in Minsk in February. I am sure that it will no longer be possible to stop the war by purely political methods, as well as purely military ones. Probably, Kiev will begin to listen to the voice of reason, when once again be defeated by our army. So it was after Debalcevo.
However, when it comes to Kiev punishers, calls for reason are meaningless. For them, only one thing is important - to stay in power, which they obtained illegally. For this they will do anything. So "Minsk-3" we will not allow. It would be just silly, I'm sure that Kiev is not going to comply with the agreement.
Valentin Filippov: Is there any hope for the "Norman format". Does anyone have any influence on the Kiev junta?
Alexander Zakharchenko: As they say, hope dies last. In Ukraine today, it is fashionable to present yourself as Europe, to listen to European and American curators. Perhaps the intervention of Paris and Berlin could have an impact on Kiev. Another question is whether Europe needs a war to end in the Donbas? European politicians are playing their game, and I am afraid that in this game Ukraine is just a pawn in a big geopolitical confrontation with the Russian Federation. As long as the war is beneficial for Europe, it is unlikely to end. More precisely, it can only stop our unconditional victory.
Valentin Filippov: If Kyiv decides to attack, what is the minimum program for the Republics? Region boundaries? Greater Novorossiya? Or “peace enforcement”?
Alexander Zakharchenko: I have repeatedly said that the minimum program is the DPR within the borders of the former Donetsk region. In fact, the achievement of this goal will in many ways become the so-called “peace enforcement”. Hardly punitive can quickly cope with such a defeat. Most likely, in this case some “Maidan” will happen again in Kiev, and completely different people will come to power. Perhaps with them we can find a common language. As for the Great New Russia, it is too early to talk about it. This question we will decide when we win.
Valentin Filippov: Not even a question of it. You know it, but I want to repeat it. Not only Mariupol and Slavyansk are waiting for you. Waiting for you Kharkov and Odessa. Nikolaev and Kherson. You are even waiting for Tiraspol.
What would you like to tell us all?
And how can we help you?
Alexander Zakharchenko: We will definitely free Mariupol and Slavyansk from punitive forces. Many fighters from these cities fight in the ranks of the DPR army. As for the rest of the so-called Ukraine, I can say one thing. There is no need to sit and wait with folded hands. If you want to get rid of illegal power, destroy the fascists, and make sure that Ukraine ceases to be a weak-willed puppet in the hands of American puppet masters, you must take a more active position. No one will make your life better for you. Ukrainian politicians and oligarchs only need you as cannon fodder to achieve their goals. Victory is not brought on a silver platter, victory is earned through sweat and blood. And then think for yourself - sit and wait or take the situation into your own hands.
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