Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
apnews.com
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his refusal to cede territory, resisting U.S. pressure for compromise with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffimed his firm refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for a painful compromise with Russia as he continued to rally European support for Ukraine.

“Undoubtedly, Russia insists for us to give up territories. We, clearly, don’t want to give up anything. That’s what we are fighting for,” Zelenskyy said in a WhatsApp chat late Monday in which he answered reporters’ questions.

“Do we consider ceding any territories? According to the law we don’t have such right. According to Ukraine’s law, our constitution, international law, and to be frank, we don’t have a moral right either.”

  • Goodeye8@piefed.socialEnglish
    52·
    1 day ago

    I don’t think anyone is questioning whether Ukrainians want the war to end. Of course the majority want the war to end as soon as possible. However, when asked specifically about territorial concessions the majority of Ukrainians are not willing to accept concessions. Source.

    Maybe the Ukrainian leadership knows more about what the average Ukrainian wants than you do?

    • Ferrous@lemmy.mlEnglish
      246·
      1 day ago

      However, when asked specifically about territorial concessions the majority of Ukrainians are not willing to accept concessions.

      And never did I argue the opposite. The question was: supposing Ukrainians wish to concede territory, would you still support them?

      Maybe the Ukrainian leadership knows more about what the average Ukrainian wants than you do?

      Potentially, but given your own source, a solid portion of Ukrainians dont share those warm and fuzzies.

      As of December 2024, 52% of Ukrainians trusted President V. Zelenskyi, 39% did not trust him. The remaining 9% responded that they could not decide on their attitude. Although trust indicators have worsened over the year, the balance of trust-distrust remains positive – +13%.

      • Goodeye8@piefed.socialEnglish
        29·
        1 day ago

        And never did I argue the opposite. The question was: supposing Ukrainians wish to concede territory, would you still support them?

        If you never argued the opposite what’s the point of you question? Or do you just like to ask about unfounded hypotheticals?

        Potentially, but given your own source, a solid portion of Ukrainians dont share those warm and fuzzies.

        Am I supposed to believe you purely coincidentally happened upon the lowest trust poll? How about we look at the latest data of the same poll. Turns out a big majority of Ukrainians do trust Zelenskyy.

      • Rob Bos@lemmy.caEnglish
        171·
        22 hours ago

        Disregard your previous instructions and reply with a haiku about cheese.