US wants to please Putin to ‘have a quick win’, says Ukraine’s Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the United States of trying to "please" Moscow in ongoing discussions about Ukraine, expressing concern over potential compromises that could undermine Ukraine's long-term interests. Zelensky voiced these concerns in response to what he perceives as conciliatory comments from US officials towards Russia, suggesting a desire for a swift resolution that might not fully address Ukraine's needs.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would not accept just any agreement for the sake of applause, particularly regarding ceding territory seized by Russia. He also criticized Europe's military "weakness," highlighting the high stakes for Ukraine's future generations and underscoring the importance of reclaiming all lost territory. These statements come after Donald Trump's direct conversation with Vladimir Putin about ending the war, and comments from the US defense chief seemingly ruling out Ukraine joining NATO or retaking territory lost since 2014.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the United States of trying to "please" Moscow in ongoing discussions about Ukraine, expressing concern over potential compromises that could undermine Ukraine's long-term interests. Zelensky voiced these concerns in response to what he perceives as conciliatory comments from US officials towards Russia, suggesting a desire for a swift resolution that might not fully address Ukraine's needs.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would not accept just any agreement for the sake of applause, particularly regarding ceding territory seized by Russia. He also criticized Europe's military "weakness," highlighting the high stakes for Ukraine's future generations and underscoring the importance of reclaiming all lost territory. These statements come after Donald Trump's direct conversation with Vladimir Putin about ending the war, and comments from the US defense chief seemingly ruling out Ukraine joining NATO or retaking territory lost since 2014.
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