Volodymyr Zelensky

peace plan.

And I'm ready to meet with President Trump.

And there are sensitive points to discuss.

And we think that the presence of European leaders could be helpful.

And as long as Russia has not taken real steps to shut down its war machine,

Our team has reported on the new draft of steps, and this is indeed the right approach.

I will discuss the sensitive issues with President Trump.

Ukraine will never be an obstacle to peace.

This is our principle, a shared principle, and millions of Ukrainians are counting on and deserve a dignified peace.

Of course, we all continue working with partners, especially the United States, and look for compromises that strengthen Ukraine.

but not weaken us.

Ukraine has repeatedly said that they will not give up territory to Russia that it doesn't already control.

And in a statement and his evening address last night, Zelensky said that the plan could activate diplomacy, but he also urged caution, charging that Russia does not actually want peace.

Russia brought war to our land and they have to pay for this war.

In any case, one of the ways to pressure on them is to use frozen assets.

Russia brought war to our land and they have to pay for this war.

In any case, one of the ways to pressure on them is to use frozen assets.

Zelensky made the comments during a closed-door meeting with media that included NPR.

He said the Kremlin has long insisted that Ukraine withdraw from two eastern regions, Donetsk and Luhansk, which are partly controlled by Russia.

Zelensky said Russian President Vladimir Putin wants these regions to show that he has, quote, won this war, but that Russia will attack Ukraine again.