In a recent interview with Indian media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly declared that Ukraine will not use its territories or people as bargaining chips in peace negotiations with Russia.
“We are not ready to use our territories as one of the options for a peace proposal. We do not exchange people or territories for proposals; our values, our freedom, our democracy – we are not ready to sacrifice these,” Zelenskyy stated.
He also addressed the broader global implications of the Russian war against Ukraine, cautioning that any justification of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions could set a dangerous precedent for other violations of territorial integrity worldwide.
Zelenskyy emphasized the need for the diplomatic isolation of aggressors and the importance of global solidarity against such actions.
“As long as Ukraine stands, fights, and condemns violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity, while the whole world is with us – the risks of other crises in the world are reduced,” Zelenskyy said.
The President reaffirmed Ukraine’s dedication to supporting countries that are fighting for their freedom, stressing that this stance is based on fundamental values and the importance of individual rights.
Zelenskyy also expressed his belief that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi desires peace more than Vladimir Putin. However, he highlighted that the primary obstacle to peace is Putin’s refusal to end the conflict.
Additionally, Zelenskyy called on India to stop importing Russian oil, asserting that doing so would pose significant challenges for President Putin.
