Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that no country or world leader has the right to negotiate with Russia on behalf of Ukraine. He noted that any dialogue with the Kremlin must be held according to an agreed action plan and only from a position of strength.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that no world leader has the right to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin on behalf of Ukraine.

Speaking to Le Parisien readers, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine alone determines its future and any dialogue with Russia must follow a peace plan based on strength and international support.

He warned against negotiating without clear guarantees of security, highlighting the risks of Putin resuming aggression after a ceasefire.

Zelenskyy called for a strategy ensuring Ukraine’s long-term stability and security, beyond NATO or EU membership timelines.

  • HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.worldEnglish
    25·
    4 days ago

    this is why our teachers taught us the difference between can and may (one implies ability, the other permission) because all of south america is looking at this like “fucking right dude”

      • zqps@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        16·
        4 days ago

        Central too. Dole & United Fruit, Panama Canal, School of the Americas, just to mention a few lasting atrocities

      • Fapp@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
        11·
        3 days ago

        As an American, I have always found our condict in South America in particular to be utterly reprehensible.