Zelensky warns on 'decisions without Ukraine' before US-Russia summit

Summary

President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that peace negotiations for Ukraine must include Ukraine's involvement and rejects ceding territory to Russia ahead of the US-Russia summit in Alaska.

Key Points
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky warns against decisions made without Ukraine, emphasizing that it will not cede territory to Russia.
  • Zelensky states that any decisions without Ukraine will not bring peace and will achieve nothing.
  • The US and Russian presidents plan to hold a summit in Alaska on August 15 to discuss peace in Ukraine.
  • Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have so far failed to end the conflict, and Putin resists a ceasefire or talks with Zelensky at this stage.
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