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.

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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.

  • caboose2006@lemmy.caEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    Or maybe the US should have stopped Catherine the great from annexing Crimea. Jesus you people.

    • bufalo1973@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      2 hours ago

      Oh, right, I didn’t remember I wasn’t allowed to set the time frame. Only you have that power, right? 🤦‍♂️

      Edit: and it was YOU the one talking about 1940s.