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.

  • ZeroOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
    226·
    3 hours ago

    Ah yes “muh Russian Imperialism” argument/excuse that we all heard a bajillion times

    • NeilBrü@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      56 minutes ago

      Ah yes, “insert'Muh'MemeLanguageHere” argument/excuse without any evidence that we all heard a bajillion times

    • vga@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      4·
      1 hour ago

      Putin has repeatedly mentioned in public interviews that he wants to restore the Russian Empire. Do you think he’s lying?

    • fxomt@lemm.eeEnglish
      6·
      2 hours ago

      Russian imperialism is as real as any other. What makes russia different? What do you think is the reason for the war?