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.

  • john89@lemmy.caEnglish
    418·
    11 hours ago

    What about the country sending the most aid to Ukraine, without which Ukraine could not continue the war, being the one at the negotiating table?

      • john89@lemmy.caEnglish
        414·
        10 hours ago

        Then why is Ukraine constantly upset US isn’t giving enough aid?

        Also, Europe supplies more aid to Ukraine than the US.

        You might not realize this, but you’re comparing a continent to a country. US is still “the country sending the most aid to Ukraine,” which I said in my previous comment.

          • john89@lemmy.caEnglish
            414·
            10 hours ago

            Yeah, but according to the other commenter Ukraine “doesn’t need it” and he doesn’t want Ukraine to be reliant on the US.

            So… they both do and don’t need aid from the US? Lol.

            • ammonium@lemmy.worldEnglish
              62·
              8 hours ago

              It’s not that hard. They don’t need aid to continue to fight, but they do need aid to be able to win.

            • Eezyville@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
              39·
              10 hours ago

              I see what you’re trying to say and I agree but this isn’t the right echo chamber to be talking like that.