In his New Year address, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clearly explained Ukraine’s position on peace.
He said Ukraine wants peace, but not at any cost. Ending the war should not mean ending Ukraine. Ukrainians are tired after years of war, but this does not mean they are ready to surrender. Anyone who thinks Ukraine will give up is wrong.
Zelenskyy warned that weak peace agreements only make wars worse. He said he will sign only a strong and fair agreement, not one that leads to more fighting later.
He explained that all current talks and meetings are focused on achieving a long-lasting peace — not peace for a few days or months, but peace that lasts for many years.
Zelenskyy also said that U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking from Florida, had helped bring peace talks very close to completion. According to him, the deal is 90% ready, but the final 10% is the most important part. That last part will decide the future of Ukraine, Europe, and peace itself. The main unresolved issue is territory.
At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his own New Year speech. He repeated that Russia still believes it will win the war, even as the conflict continues into another year.
Many people hope this year will bring peace and prosperity to both nations. However, after listening to both New Year speeches, Russia’s claims about attacks on Putin’s residence, and the strong reactions that followed, it seems that the chance of a ceasefire is very low for now.
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