Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly opposed any land concessions to Russia, following Trump’s suggestion of territory swaps for peace. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine will not reward Russia for its aggression and asserted that no negotiations should exclude Kyiv. He expressed confidence in the U.S. role in achieving peace, noting there were no doubts about America's commitment. Despite ongoing discussions among European officials, Zelenskyy warned that proposals made without Ukrainian involvement would be ineffective, stating that they represent decisions against peace.
Zelenskyy emphatically stated that Ukraine will not reward Russia with land, asserting that Ukrainians refuse to offer any concessions to the occupiers who have caused immense suffering.
During constructive talks with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and European officials, Zelenskyy maintained that any peace negotiations must include Ukraine or they would be ineffective.
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