Ukraine Ready Peace Talks Excluding Russia Belarus Zelensky Firm Territory Stance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has affirmed that Kyiv is ready to engage in peace talks anywhere except Russia and Belarus, emphasizing that Ukraine will not cede any territory or withdraw troops from current positions despite Moscow's demands. Zelensky welcomed the public support from U.S. President Donald Trump for Ukraine's stance and expressed a willingness to hold talks even in Hungary, despite disagreements with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has been obstructive to Ukraine's interests. He called on U.S. lawmakers to impose tougher sanctions on Russia and highlighted the necessity for stable and continued financial support from European allies for another two to three years to sustain Ukraine's defense. Zelensky also urged Trump to pressure China to reduce its support for Russia amid escalating sanctions targeting Moscow's energy sector. These developments come amid tensions over the use of frozen Russian assets in the EU and postponed summits due to disagreements on territorial concessions. Overall, Ukraine maintains a firm position on sovereignty while seeking diplomatic solutions backed by international support.