Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that no country or world leader has the right to negotiate with Russia on behalf of Ukraine. He noted that any dialogue with the Kremlin must be held according to an agreed action plan and only from a position of strength.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that no world leader has the right to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin on behalf of Ukraine.

Speaking to Le Parisien readers, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine alone determines its future and any dialogue with Russia must follow a peace plan based on strength and international support.

He warned against negotiating without clear guarantees of security, highlighting the risks of Putin resuming aggression after a ceasefire.

Zelenskyy called for a strategy ensuring Ukraine’s long-term stability and security, beyond NATO or EU membership timelines.

  • ZK686@lemmy.worldEnglish
    325·
    11 days ago

    Yet, he expects the US to just keep cutting those checks, right?

    • Prandom_returns@lemm.eeEnglish
      101·
      10 days ago

      You probably even think it’s one of those overisized checks that are often shown in your TV shows, don’t you.

      • ZK686@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        5 days ago

        No, but I love how some of you think “We only want the US to be the World Police when it’s convienant for SOME, but not others…”