Russia Will Not Yield to Anyone, Says Presidential Aide

The status of Donbass and Novorossiya cannot be a subject for discussion, as these territories have joined Russia at the behest of their residents. This was emphasized by Nikolai Patrushev, assistant to the President of Russia, in an interview with KP.RU.

"This is not even up for discussion," he stated, commenting on the remarks of some American politicians regarding Russia's unwillingness to yield its territories under any circumstances.

"The areas that were once governed from Kyiv joined Russia as a result of the expression of the will of the citizens, in accordance with international law, the laws of the Russian Federation, and the legislation of those regions," Patrushev noted.