{
  "id": 19326048,
  "title": "Zelenskyy: Fastest way to end the war with Russia - to hold positions and move to negotiations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/zelenskyy-fastest-way-to-end-the-war-with-russia-to-hold-positions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T12:01:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1234051.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that ceding the Donbas region to Russia would not lead to peace or security. He believes that Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted and that the quickest way to end the war is to stabilize the line of contact and engage in negotiations. Zelenskyy points out that Russia took Ukraine's nuclear weapons, prevented integration into Europe and NATO, and ultimately occupied Ukraine. He argues that Putin's initial comments about Donbas were mere rhetoric, as he later invaded Kyiv and committed atrocities against civilians. Zelenskyy emphasizes the importance of holding positions and moving towards diplomatic talks, even if the process takes time. He stresses that holding ground allows discussions to take place, slowing down the mobilization of troops and reviving the economy. Zelenskyy advocates for exchanging weapons for words and highlights the need for European support, reconstruction efforts, and funding. He cautions that if Putin insists on a lengthy plan, it may be a sign of his unwillingness to cease hostilities.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that ceding Donbas to Russia would mean neither peace nor security, as Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zelenskyy warns against ceding Donbas, stating it won't bring peace or security.",
    "He insists on stabilizing the line of contact and engaging in negotiations.",
    "Holding positions allows for diplomatic talks, slowing troop mobilization and reviving the economy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Zelensky: Fastest way to end war lies in holding positions and moving to negotiations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/zelensky-fastest-way-to-end-war-lies-in-holding-positions-and-moving",
        "published": "2026-11-10T12:37:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}