Ukrainian President emphasizes the need for strong assurances from Russia and rejects any territorial concessions in potential negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has articulated the necessity for robust security guarantees from Russia as a condition for concluding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
In a recent interview, Zelenskyy outlined that without assurances against future Russian attacks, particularly in the eastern territories currently held by Russian forces, diplomatic negotiations would be untenable.
He firmly ruled out any territorial concessions within the occupied regions, emphasizing the importance of securing peace through clear commitments from Russia.
President Zelenskyy highlighted the responsibility of former U.S. President
Donald Trump and leaders from Europe to facilitate a peace agreement that includes these security assurances.
He reiterated that successful peace efforts would require both direct diplomatic initiatives and concrete guarantees to avert further military escalations.
Trump has previously expressed a desire to end the war in Ukraine; however, he has raised concerns regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's openness to negotiations.
Zelenskyy also underscored the significant role of U.S. military support, noting that approximately 30% of the global military assistance provided to Ukraine comes from the United States.
He cautioned that any reductions in this support could tilt the balance in favor of Russia and heighten the risk of a broader conflict.
The Ukrainian president acknowledged that there are critiques coming from certain factions within the Republican Party regarding continued funding for Ukraine.
Nevertheless, he maintained that ongoing U.S. support is critical to Ukraine's defense efforts and its resistance against Russian advances.
The dynamics of international support for Ukraine continue to be a pivotal aspect in the broader context of the conflict.