Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not formally give up any of its territory to Russia. He expressed concerns over a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which does not include Ukraine, warning that any peace deal excluding Ukraine would be ineffective.Key Facts
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected the idea of giving up Ukrainian territory to Russia.
- A summit between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin is planned to take place in Alaska.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine must be involved in any peace talks concerning its territory.
- Trump indicated his summit with Putin might involve discussions about territory exchanges, though he provided no specifics.
- Zelenskyy warned that agreements made without Ukraine's involvement would not lead to lasting peace.
- Earlier, Ukrainian officials privately indicated openness to recognizing current territorial realities for peace.
- Trump's announcement of the meeting with Putin came after the U.S. threatened new sanctions if Russia did not work towards a peace settlement.
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