Ukraine Wants Peace but Won't Give in, Zelenskyy Says on Independence Day
Zelenskyy said 4.5 years of war and Russia’s demand for Donbas concessions will not force Ukraine to surrender.
- On Monday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected territorial concessions during his Independence Day speech in Kyiv, stating, "Ukraine absolutely wants peace, but it's not ready to simply surrender."
- Russia demands Kyiv cede the remaining part of the eastern Donbas area, a proposal Zelenskiy argued would not stop Russian aggression after 4-1/2 years of war.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and European Council President Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary celebrations, where Burnham is scheduled to co-chair a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing."
- Zelenskiy urged allies to provide "everything" needed to stop the war, expressing hope that "all the contradictions and fears" the United States has regarding Russia will disappear.
- Fighting rages along a 750-mile frontline as Russia intensifies air strikes, while Zelenskiy added, "China must no longer remain silent," calling for international engagement.
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KYIV — Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and European Council President Antonio Costa were among the foreign dignitaries present for celebrations of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's break from the Soviet Union. Burnham, making his f…
Kiev celebrates its 35th anniversary under a new wave of Russian missiles and drones, with Odessa and other affected cities and victims and damage to infrastructure. In the capital, the president welcomes European leaders, reaffirming that he wants peace but does not intend to give away territories
Zelensky says Ukraine wants peace but won’t ‘simply surrender’
Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in a defiant speech as foreign leaders gather in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and European Council President Antonio Costa were among the foreign dignitaries present on Monday for celebrations of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s break from the Soviet Union. Burnham, making his first …
Zelensky does not believe that Russia will stop its attacks if Ukraine cedes the entire Donbas region.
In a speech to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyy addressed Vladimir Putin. Ukraine was "no victim, but a fighter" – and would continue to defend itself against Russia.
Ukraine celebrates its 35th Independence Day - for security reasons without major events. Nevertheless, the representatives of several partner countries of Ukraine travel to Kiev, including the British Premier Burnham. By F. Kellermann, ARD Kiev.
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