Zelensky REJECTS Trump’s peace plan, insists Ukraine won’t concede territory to Russia
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky firmly refuses any peace deal involving ceding land to Russia, emphasizing Ukraine’s constitutional borders and sovereignty. He labels external impositions as “against peace.”
- A Trump envoy suggested territorial swaps as a compromise, but Zelensky rejected the idea outright, arguing agreements excluding Ukraine’S participation are illegitimate and unsustainable.
- A planned Aug. 15 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin raises concerns, with Zelensky warning that unilateral decisions risk undermining peace efforts. He insists Ukraine must be directly involved in negotiations.
- Leaders like Macron and Starmer stress Ukraine’s inclusion in peace talks, aligning with Zelensky’s call for a “real, living peace” that respects Ukrainian sovereignty and dignity.
- Amid ongoing violence – including civilian casualties – Zelensky remains steadfast, demanding Russia end the war it started and advocating for a three-way summit to advance meaningful dialogue.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected any peace agreement that involves ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia, despite mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and the looming threat of a Putin-Trump summit aimed at resolving the conflict.
In a series of public statements over the weekend, Zelensky reiterated his unwavering stance on territorial integrity, emphasizing that Ukraine’s borders are defined by its constitution and that “nobody can or will” make concessions on this issue. “The Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupiers,” he declared in his regular video address on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly made significant progress in Moscow this week toward a compromise that includes “some swapping of territories to the betterment of both” sides. However, Zelensky dismissed the proposal outright, stating that any agreement made without Ukraine’s involvement would be “a decision against peace” and “would never work.”
The Ukrainian leader’s comments came just hours after the White House announced a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for Aug. 15 in Alaska. Trump has been pushing for a land swap as a possible concession to end the more than three-year-long war, but Zelensky argued that such a move would only undermine hopes for de-escalation. (Related: U.S. and Russia seek peace in Ukraine, leaving Zelensky in panic over potential aid cuts.)
Zelensky stressed that Ukrainians will only respect a “real, living peace,” not one imposed by external forces. “Any decision taken against us and without us would be a decision against peace,” he warned. The Ukrainian president has consistently maintained that peace cannot be achieved without Kyiv’s direct participation in negotiations.
Earlier this year, Zelensky had hinted at the possibility of swapping portions of Ukraine for a small pocket of Russian territory, including parts of Kursk Oblast. However, this was before Russia’s land grabs in late May, which saw the seizure of four Ukrainian border towns. The shift in circumstances has solidified Zelensky’s position against territorial concessions.
International reactions and the path forward
The international community has largely echoed Zelensky’s call for Ukraine’s inclusion in peace talks. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that “the future of Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukrainians,” while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Zelensky’s allies to take “clear steps” towards achieving a sustainable peace.
Despite the diplomatic efforts, the situation on the ground remains tense. Fighting continues to rage, with both sides suffering casualties. On Saturday, a bus carrying civilians was hit in Ukraine’s frontline city of Kherson – killing two people and wounding 16. The Russian army claimed to have taken control of another village in the Donetsk region, one of the five regions Putin claims as part of Russia.
Zelensky’s determination to protect Ukraine’s territorial integrity is unwavering. He has urged his allies to support a “dignified peace” and has called on Russia to end the war it started. The Ukrainian president has also highlighted the need for a three-way summit, insisting that meeting Putin is the only way to make progress towards peace.
As the world watches the upcoming Putin-Trump summit, Zelensky’s message is clear: Any peace agreement that does not include Ukraine’s input and upholds its territorial integrity is doomed to fail. The stakes are high, and the path to peace remains fraught with challenges, but Zelensky’s resolve remains steadfast.
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