Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed in an interview for a Ukrainian radio station the need to end the war in his country by 2025 through diplomatic means. In his statements, Zelensky indicated that he believes his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, does not seek peace and that any negotiation with him should not mean a surrender by Ukraine.
"I believe that Putin does not want peace. He is favorable for us to negotiate under surrender conditions, but that will not happen," Zelensky stated. The president emphasized the importance of Ukraine not being alone in negotiations with Russia and being a strong nation to achieve favorable results.
Zelensky also mentioned Russian advances on the front, with the conquest of cities in the Ukrainian region of Donetsk. Despite this, the Ukrainian president asserted that it is necessary to sit down and talk to seek solutions to the conflict. In this regard, he pointed out that it is essential to maintain bilateral security dialogue with Japan and other allied countries.
On the other hand, Zelensky emphasized that he is not willing to negotiate only with Putin, whom he labeled as "a killer." He assured that Ukraine cannot sit down to negotiate under unfavorable conditions and that it is necessary to strengthen itself before entering into formal discussions with Russia.
News about the situation in Ukraine has raised international concern, with countries such as the United States, South Korea, and Japan expressing their support for Ukraine in its legitimate defense. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Putin to withdraw his forces from Ukraine and negotiate with the Kiev government to end the conflict.
In summary, Zelensky seeks to end the war in Ukraine through diplomatic means but acknowledges the challenges posed by Putin's lack of will for peace. The Ukrainian president highlights the importance of international support and the need to maintain constructive dialogue to resolve the conflict peacefully.
