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In a forceful New Year’s message to the global community, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delineated clear red lines for ending the war with Russia, emphatically ruling out any concession that would compromise Ukraine’s sovereignty.
"No Surrender" Amid Exhaustion
Addressing the nation’s war fatigue head-on, Zelenskyy stated, “Are we tired? Very. Does this mean we are ready to surrender? Anyone who thinks so is deeply mistaken.” He framed Ukraine’s central demand not as peace at any price, but as security and survival: “We want an end to the war but not the end of Ukraine.”

The Quest for a Durable Settlement
The President positioned current diplomacy as striving for a lasting solution, dismissing temporary truces. “Any signature placed on weak agreements only fuels the war,” he asserted. “My signature will be placed on a strong agreement.” He revealed that a potential framework, advanced through talks involving former US President Donald Trump, is “90 per cent ready,” but noted the final 10%—centered on unresolved territorial issues—is critical for determining the future of Ukraine and European security.
A Stark Contrast in Rhetoric
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s own New Year address struck a familiar bellicose tone, assuring Russian forces of ultimate victory. This rhetorical clash, compounded by recent allegations of attacks on Putin’s residence, underscores the profound gap between the warring sides.

Prospects for Ceasefire Dim
While hopes for peace and prosperity endure, the hardened positions outlined in these addresses, alongside escalating accusations, suggest the immediate prospect of a ceasefire agreement remains distant. The path forward hinges on bridging fundamentally irreconcilable views on Ukraine’s territorial integrity and future security.#ukraine #Zelenskyy #Sovereignty #PeaceThroughStrength #GlobalSecurity
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