Zelenskyy: Ukraine Will Not Hand Donbas to Russia, Warns Moscow Will Only Issue Ultimatums Without Strong Ukrainian Positions at the Front
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will not cede the Donbas to Russia, arguing that the region is central to the entire course of the war and that without strong positions held by Ukraine's Armed Forces at the front, Russia will only continue issuing ultimatums rather than negotiate seriously, UATV English reports. "Donbas is essentially a question that concerns the entire war,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine will not cede the Donbas region to Russia, emphasizing its importance to the overall course of the conflict. He stated that without robust front-line positions held by Ukraine's Armed Forces, Russia will continue issuing ultimatums instead of engaging in serious negotiations.
Zelenskyy also highlighted that Ukraine, the United States, and European partners will discuss fresh ideas for ending the war next week. He accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of escalating strikes on Ukraine as part of a pre-election strategy. Zelenskyy met with representatives of over 60 companies developing countermeasures against Shahed drones, noting that several have already demonstrated promising results.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff reported significant progress in recent talks in Moscow and Kyiv, emphasizing the need for compromises and narrowing disagreements. Both sides believe they have the prerequisites for a peaceful, diplomatic settlement.
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