In light of an upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly stated that Ukraine will not cede any territory to Russia, asserting the need for Ukrainian involvement in any peace negotiations.
Zelensky Reaffirms Ukraine's Territory Integrity Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks
Zelensky Reaffirms Ukraine's Territory Integrity Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks
Ukrainian President emphasizes no territorial concessions before critical US-Russia meeting.
In his Telegram statement, Zelensky expressed that "Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier," reaffirming that any peace resolution must include Ukraine to be legitimate. He criticized Trump's recent suggestion of potential territory swaps to conclude the ongoing conflict, highlighting that the answer to territorial disputes is enshrined in the Ukrainian Constitution.
Zelensky stressed that proposals made without Ukraine's consent are essentially anti-peace measures. As the meeting is set for August 15 in Alaska, he expressed readiness to collaborate with U.S. leadership and international partners to pursue a sustainable peace that honors Ukraine's territorial integrity. "We are prepared for real solutions that can bring peace," he stated, promising that Ukraine will remain central to any ongoing discussions.
Zelensky stressed that proposals made without Ukraine's consent are essentially anti-peace measures. As the meeting is set for August 15 in Alaska, he expressed readiness to collaborate with U.S. leadership and international partners to pursue a sustainable peace that honors Ukraine's territorial integrity. "We are prepared for real solutions that can bring peace," he stated, promising that Ukraine will remain central to any ongoing discussions.
