Russian-speaking population of Donbass suffer only in territories controlled by Russia. This in an interview with Deutsche Welle said the special representative of the State Department of the United States of America on Ukraine Kurt Volker.

At the same time, he assured that he personally visited the zone of the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbass and had the opportunity to see the situation with his own eyes.

The only territory where Russian-speaking residents suffer is an area that is under the control of Russian forces. Therefore, if there is another way to ensure the safety of people without the presence of Russian forces there, it might be better for everyone, "Volcker said, adding that during the meeting it was agreed to think about security scenarios as well as the political process.

At the same time, the representative of the State Department stressed that before the invasion of the Donbas, Russia hoped that it would be able to keep Ukraine with itself as part of its sphere of influence.

However, the reality is that the invasion and occupation created a more nationalistic, more cohesive and more pro-Western Ukraine. This only harmed Russia and there certainly can aggravate the situation and turn it into a frozen conflict. I do not think that someone wants it, "he added..

Recall, as reported by URA-Inform, Volcker previously said that Washington does not have a separate agreement with Russia to resolve the military conflict in the Donbass.