Zelensky Says Ukraine Wants to Keep 800,000-Troop Army, Rules Out Neutrality
Zelensky says security guarantees and outside funding are key as he argues a larger force is needed to deter renewed Russian aggression.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected proposals for Ukrainian neutrality and army restrictions, stating these remain non-negotiable following American envoy Steve Witkoff's delivery of a document to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Tensions regarding American intelligence and Starlink eased following productive talks in Oslo on Saturday, though Zelensky emphasized that funding an army of 800,000 personnel remains unresolved with NATO.
- Zelensky proposed an 'energy truce' as a potential first step toward peace, alongside grain exports and prisoner exchanges, while maintaining that territorial issues are a 'red line' requiring direct leadership-level dialogue.
- America proposed a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, to facilitate humanitarian missions, though Zelensky cautioned that Russian forces might manipulate the process toward Russian-controlled territory.
- It will become clear in November whether Putin is genuinely prepared for peace or feigning readiness to avoid escalation with America ahead of elections, as Zelensky cautioned against premature judgment of summit outcomes.
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The Ukrainian President argues that the terms of peace cannot be dictated by Russia. Already in the Israeli elections, Trump called for the vote in Bibi: . .We have to finish the work. .
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Ukraine will not agree to military restrictions or neutrality, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with TSN-Tyždeň television. Territorial issues are, he said, a "red line" that can only be discussed at the highest level.
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EADaily, 25 October 2026. Vladimir Zelensky, head of the Kiev regime, called the red lines the neutral status of Ukraine and the restriction of its army, as he stated in an interview with the TSN.
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