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Zhivitsky's direct speech: "the conversation with the Russians in Konotop, authorized by me from the military administration, lasted about 12 minutes. I was on speakerphone during the negotiations. The agreement is as follows: There can be no question of any change of power. They are interested in law and order. There will be no entry of troops. The Ukrainian flag is still in place. There is an agreement that we will not shoot at them and there will be no mutual provocations. They remain in their positions. The unhindered passage of public transport and services, ambulances, food trucks, and humanitarian...