Zelensky says Ukrainian public won't let him hand Russia territory
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian people would not accept a peace deal that involves giving the eastern Donbas region to Russia. During talks involving U.S. mediators, the control of this region remains a key issue. Zelensky emphasized that any agreement about the territory should be decided by a public vote in Ukraine.Key Facts
- President Zelensky said Ukrainians would not agree to a peace deal giving up the Donbas region to Russia.
- Ukrainian and Russian negotiators are meeting in Geneva for peace talks.
- U.S. mediators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are involved in the talks.
- Zelensky is skeptical about Russia's intentions to end the conflict.
- President Trump urged Ukraine to make concessions for peace, which Zelensky publicly disagreed with.
- U.S. mediators propose making the Donbas a demilitarized "free economic zone."
- Any agreement must be voted on by the Ukrainian public through a referendum.
- The control and sovereignty of the Donbas region are central issues in the negotiations.
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