OREANDA-NEWS. It is reported that the former leader of the Country, Petro Poroshenko, declared his readiness to provide assistance and advice to the elected President Vladimir Zelensky, subject to taking decisions in the interests of Ukraine. This is reported by the Russian media. “We will promptly tell you how not to kneel, because we can do it. And in a timely manner to show how to protect your allies and partners. And we will promptly tell you how not to sell gas for “30 pieces of silver”, which will be surely deceived - we know that, ”he said.

Poroshenko warned Zelensky against rash meetings with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. According to him, this could harm the unification of European countries around Ukraine and reduce their loyalty, which was achieved in the time of his presidency. “You will leave Ukraine alone with the aggressor. And then you just have to get on your knees and acknowledge the change. And we definitely cannot let that happen, ”he concluded.

A few days ago, some Western politicians already gave advice to Vladimir Zelensky about communication with the Russian president. Thus, the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan urged the winner of the presidential election to be with the Russian leader “direct, honest, without tricks”. According to Ivan Aparshin, Zelensky’s military adviser, negotiations with Russia are necessary only in the presence of “powerful countries” - the United States and Great Britain.

In turn, the Kremlin announced that they would build a line of future relations with Kiev, taking into account Zelensky’s statements and actions. April 21 in Ukraine, the second round of presidential elections. Zelensky won with a big advantage, he scored 73.22 percent of the votes, Poroshenko was supported by 24.45 percent of voters. Officially, the election results are scheduled to be announced on April 30. The term of office of the current head of state expires within 30 days after that.