Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejects ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia, emphasizing Kyiv's essential role in any peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict and international talks.
Key Points
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects any formal ceding of Ukrainian territory to Russia to end the war.
- Zelenskyy insists that Kyiv must be a part of any peace negotiations, calling decisions without Ukraine 'dead decisions.'
- European and Ukrainian officials met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and other leaders to discuss ending the war.
- Russian drone attacks continue in Ukrainian regions with casualties reported, while Ukraine's defense intercepts many drones.
