Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Wins While Russia Fails Full Occupation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine's victory in the ongoing conflict with Russia is defined by its survival and the prevention of full Russian occupation, which he says is Russian President Vladimir Putin's primary goal. Zelenskyy emphasized that as long as Russia does not fully occupy Ukraine, the country remains victorious, preserving its identity, independence, and statehood despite heavy losses. He criticized the Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Putin, suggesting that Putin achieved what he wanted by meeting Trump, while Ukraine was excluded from those discussions. Zelenskyy has expressed openness to meeting Putin anywhere except Moscow, underscoring his commitment to peace talks contingent on progress. Additionally, Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of immediate security guarantees and military support from Western allies, noting that Ukraine’s large and capable army is the country’s strongest defense. The Ukrainian leadership insists on peace conditions including Ukrainian neutrality and recognition of certain territories as Russian, but Zelenskyy challenges these demands and insists on Ukraine’s sovereignty.