Posted on 03/27/2025 3:34:36 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly stated that Ukraine will not surrender any territories to Russia that have been under Russian control since 2022. Following Russia’s 2022 invasion, regions such as Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia have come under Russian control, in addition to Crimea, which was annexed in 2014.
Despite failed offensives to regain control over the territories since 2022, Ukraine, supported by European allies, continues to demand Russia’s withdrawal.
“One thing is certain: we will never cede our occupied territories to Russia. These lands belong to the Ukrainians,” Zelensky said in an interview with Le Figaro.
Ahead of upcoming peace talks, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff suggested Ukraine’s acknowledgment of losing these territories might be pivotal for a peace agreement. This comment sparked objections from Ukraine, with Zelensky urging the dismissal of Witkoff and yet again criticizing President Donald J. Trump’s diplomatic approach toward Russia.
Zelensky expressed skepticism about Trump’s ability to effectively handle relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, cautioning that easing sanctions could be perceived as a weakness. He also accused Russia of obstructing peace negotiations, alleging that Moscow demands preconditions like lifting sanctions before agreeing to a ceasefire.
While President Trump has engaged in dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a ceasefire, the Russians have accused the Ukrainians of violating an agreement not to target energy infrastructure. Zelensky and his officials continue to undermine the Trump administration’s efforts while European nations like France and the UK talk of deploying troops to the country.
LOL!
The Ukies will continue to die, then.
That’s the only deal he’s going to get.
If some foreign nation was to occupy CA,...I’d have to think about it.
He was still demanding The Crimea a few days ago. Things are slowly moving.
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Zelensky doesn’t want peace. Insisting that the Ukraine be treated as the victor after provoking, and losing, the war is one way to ‘stand in the way.’ However, the UN governance can replace him and then the CIA/Deep State will have less to work with.
Ukraine has won the coin toss and elects to receive.
Let the bombings continue.
(insert whistling emoji here)
Trump and PUTIN do a deal and zelinsky can take a fricken hike or head to gulag in Siberia
Fine... take it back.
How is this pixie, gay, “rocket man” even still alive or in power? What does the average joe on the street say about this guy?
Lets see what he says next week. 🙄
I don’t think this jackass has figured out that Trump isn’t going to funnel an endless supply of our cash like Biden did. He’s in complete denial that the gravy train is over.
He still thinks he can slither and slime the money out of our government somehow.
For Ukraine to have any hope for a peaceful future, Zelensky needs to be gone.
If Zelensky is able to receive continued military support from Europe, it’s up to them to make that decision.
“If some foreign nation was to occupy CA,...I’d have to think about it.”
Have you ever heard anything about comparing apples to oranges? All of Ukraine use to be under Russian dominance. Russia ceded control for certain guarantees that were not fulfilled.
lol
I would say
“I’ll miss you Californians, I really will, but it’s probably best. You really didn’t like America anyway, right?”
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