Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that contacts between representatives of Ukraine and the United States continue "around the clock" and that not all of them are "public." Ukraine is working on an "honest end to the war" that Russia started against Ukraine.
Points of attention
- President Zelenskyy firmly rejects the possibility of territorial concessions to Russia and stands against any division of Ukraine.
- Contacts between Ukraine and the US are ongoing to work towards an honest end to the war that Russia initiated against Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for an immediate ceasefire and real peace in the territories affected by aggression, supporting US proposals for peace and conflict resolution.
Zelenskyy rejected the possibility of territorial concessions to Russia
The President announced this in his address.
I have not yet heard any of the partners doubt America's ability to prevent war. The President of the United States has leverage, has determination. Ukraine has supported all of President Trump's proposals, starting in February.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
The head of state also noted that Russia is "afraid of sanctions" and "Putin wants to exchange a pause in the war" for the lifting of sanctions on Russia.
He was allowed to take Crimea, and this led to the occupation of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. He did not receive preventive punishment when he gathered a contingent on our borders. This led to a full-scale war and the occupation of more parts of Ukraine. Now Putin wants to be forgiven for seizing the south of our Kherson region, Zaporizhia, the entire territory of Luhansk region, Donetsk region, Crimea. We will not allow this second attempt to divide Ukraine to Russia.
The head of state also noted that there should be an immediate ceasefire and "real peace," not a "pause in the war."
We need a result at the level of leaders. A worthy result to save people's lives, so that the world appreciates the results and is grateful to the leader who will bring them.
