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.

  • CriticalMiss@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1628·
    9 days ago

    The only thing that’s worse than having the US as your enemy, is having the US as your ally.

    • Saryn@lemmy.worldEnglish
      172·
      9 days ago

      Speak for yourself. A majority of Eastern Europeans see the US as a key strategic ally, and for good reason.

      • Eezyville@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        54·
        9 days ago

        They sure LOVED having the US as an ally when they were getting their asses handed to them during WW1 and WW2.

    • cyd@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      9 days ago

      The original quote is: “It may be dangerous to be America’s enemy, but to be America’s friend is fatal.” – Henry Kissinger