Ukrainian President Warns West about Putin's Intentions Amidst Peace Talks
Western allies are urged to maintain a unified stance as President Zelenksy addresses concerns regarding negotiations with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alerted Western allies to the true intentions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, contrasting the views expressed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who remarked that Putin 'wants peace.' Zelensky emphasized the necessity for Washington to establish a unified position to 'stop' Russia before any negotiations take place.
European leaders have cautioned that any negotiations conducted 'behind their backs' that exclude Kyiv would likely fail.
In an interview with the Financial Times, French President Emmanuel Macron warned against a peace agreement that might resemble 'surrender' for Ukraine, questioning whether Putin is genuinely prepared for a lasting ceasefire.
This comes in the wake of recent telephone discussions between Trump and Putin concerning the situation in Ukraine, which have left European leaders uneasy.
The Kremlin announced that Kyiv would participate 'in one way or another' in the peace talks that Washington is aiming to initiate.
Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House following his conversation with Putin, affirmed that Ukraine would be a 'party' to the negotiations he is promoting to end the ongoing conflict with Russia, suggesting that Putin 'wants peace.'
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that no decisions have been made regarding the timing and location of an anticipated meeting between Putin and Trump, adding that preparation for such a summit could take 'months.' During a televised address, Peskov remarked, 'So far, no decisions have been made, neither at the level of work nor at the highest level.
Of course, it will take time to prepare, it could be weeks, it could be months, it could be several months.' He also reiterated the assurance that 'Ukraine will undoubtedly participate, in one way or another in the negotiations, and simultaneously there will be a channel for Russian-American dialogue, intertwined with the participation of Ukraine.'
Zelensky has cautioned against placing trust in Putin's claims about his desire for peace, having conveyed these concerns to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a phone call.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has warned against any attempts to 'divide the world' as occurred during the Cold War.
European leaders firmly stated that achieving lasting peace in Ukraine is inextricably linked to the security of the continent.
According to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels, the United States assured that these negotiations would not be perceived as a 'betrayal' of Ukraine.
European leaders have cautioned that any negotiations conducted 'behind their backs' that exclude Kyiv would likely fail.
In an interview with the Financial Times, French President Emmanuel Macron warned against a peace agreement that might resemble 'surrender' for Ukraine, questioning whether Putin is genuinely prepared for a lasting ceasefire.
This comes in the wake of recent telephone discussions between Trump and Putin concerning the situation in Ukraine, which have left European leaders uneasy.
The Kremlin announced that Kyiv would participate 'in one way or another' in the peace talks that Washington is aiming to initiate.
Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House following his conversation with Putin, affirmed that Ukraine would be a 'party' to the negotiations he is promoting to end the ongoing conflict with Russia, suggesting that Putin 'wants peace.'
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that no decisions have been made regarding the timing and location of an anticipated meeting between Putin and Trump, adding that preparation for such a summit could take 'months.' During a televised address, Peskov remarked, 'So far, no decisions have been made, neither at the level of work nor at the highest level.
Of course, it will take time to prepare, it could be weeks, it could be months, it could be several months.' He also reiterated the assurance that 'Ukraine will undoubtedly participate, in one way or another in the negotiations, and simultaneously there will be a channel for Russian-American dialogue, intertwined with the participation of Ukraine.'
Zelensky has cautioned against placing trust in Putin's claims about his desire for peace, having conveyed these concerns to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a phone call.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has warned against any attempts to 'divide the world' as occurred during the Cold War.
European leaders firmly stated that achieving lasting peace in Ukraine is inextricably linked to the security of the continent.
According to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels, the United States assured that these negotiations would not be perceived as a 'betrayal' of Ukraine.
