Feb 20, 2025 04:08 AM IST
Zelensky additionally stated that Ukraine has wished an finish to the warfare from “the very first second that” Russia invaded in February 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he’ll meet US envoy Keith Kellogg on Thursday and that he hopes for “constructive” work with the US, after Donald Trump lashed out towards the Ukrainian chief on social media.

Zelensky addressed Ukrainians late Wednesday in his day by day night video, hours after Trump criticised him on social media, calling him a “dictator” in feedback echoing the Kremlin which have shocked Europe and Kyiv.
“We’re scheduled to fulfill with Basic Kellogg tomorrow, and it is vitally necessary for us that the assembly and our work with America normally be constructive,” Zelensky stated
“Along with America and Europe, peace will be extra dependable, and that is our purpose. And the primary factor is that this isn’t solely our purpose however a typical purpose with our companions,” he added.
The Ukrainian chief additionally stated that the world’s strongest — in an obvious allusion to Trump — face the “alternative” of being with the Kremlin or for peace:
“The long run just isn’t with Putin, however with peace. And it’s a alternative for everybody on the planet — and for the highly effective — to be with Putin or with peace. We should always select peace. I thank everybody for his or her assist.”
He stated he’s “relying on Ukrainian unity” in addition to the “unity of Europe” and the “pragmatism of America.”
Zelensky additionally stated that Ukraine has wished an finish to the warfare from “the very first second that” Russia invaded in February 2022 and that he desires a peace deal that may guarantee Moscow won’t assault once more.
“I’m assured that we’ll finish it, and with an enduring peace. And in order that Russia can’t come to Ukraine once more, and in order that Ukrainians return from Russian captivity, and in order that Ukraine has a future. This can be a regular want of each nation.,” he stated.

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