Zelenskyy: This Isn’t The First Time The Russians Have Claimed “Successes” On The Battlefield, But There Aren’t Any

Russian forces frequently assert battlefield victories in Ukraine that turn out to be nonexistent. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained this during an appearance on Fox News, as reported by UATV English. This is not the first instance of Russia claiming battlefield successes. In 2026, there are no such successes; they are not winning on the battlefield, prompting the Russians to employ any means to drive Ukraine from its territory.

This is unfair. They deploy large-scale attacks using Iranian drones, ballistic missiles, and other methods to sow chaos within Ukraine. Nevertheless, Ukraine remains resilient. Yes, citizens are fatigued, and the desire to conclude the war swiftly is mutual. However, no nation can simply relinquish their homeland and residences.

We are discussing staying in the positions we currently hold. Let us now explore a diplomatic route. President Trump's proposal for a ceasefire has garnered my support. I believe we must begin from our present state and progress along the diplomatic path. Subsequently, at the tactical level, we will determine a path forward towards a peace plan, and so forth.

This is crucial, Zelenskyy noted. Security assurances for Ukraine are paramount. Peace, but with guarantees that prevent any aggressor from returning to wage aggression in the future. That is the most important aspect for our people, Zelenskyy emphasized. In his view, if a peace accord is reached, the Ukrainian legislature should endorse a referendum, allowing the Ukrainian populace to decide whether to endorse the agreement.

However, prior to that, negotiations among the parties are essential. The trilateral approach, involving President Trump, myself, and the Russian leader, is the optimal path. Involving Europeans would be beneficial as well, though a minimum of three parties is the bare minimum. If the Russians have inquiries for us, and we possess questions for the Russians, especially regarding territorial disputes, the president stressed that I am open to negotiations in any format and on any subjects, but do not discuss matters about us without involving us.