Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that no country or world leader has the right to negotiate with Russia on behalf of Ukraine. He noted that any dialogue with the Kremlin must be held according to an agreed action plan and only from a position of strength.

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that no world leader has the right to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin on behalf of Ukraine.

Speaking to Le Parisien readers, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine alone determines its future and any dialogue with Russia must follow a peace plan based on strength and international support.

He warned against negotiating without clear guarantees of security, highlighting the risks of Putin resuming aggression after a ceasefire.

Zelenskyy called for a strategy ensuring Ukraine’s long-term stability and security, beyond NATO or EU membership timelines.

    • ZeroOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
      19·
      10 days ago

      If you’re a Western imperialist, you’d side with West, if you were a Russian Imperialist or a practical person you’d side with Russia (The latter’s reason is simply resisting Western imperialism)

      • JohnDClay@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        5·
        10 days ago

        What do you call conquering neighboring countries to get more resources?

        Do you think Russia is imperialist, and if so, is that good?

          • Honytawk@lemmy.zipEnglish
            4·
            10 days ago

            We aren’t asking about the US.

            Tell us if you think Russia is imperialist or not.

            Or does Putin not allow you to criticise Russia without mentioning how bad the US is?

            • ZeroOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
              15·
              10 days ago

              Of course Russia is “imperialist” but to most people who are practical, it’s Resisting US imperialism

                • ZeroOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  14·
                  10 days ago

                  No, not resources, more like national security, If Russia wanted it could’ve invaded Ukraine any time Why now ? Why not when Zelensky took office or before that ? Hell Russia wanted to be a part of NATO

                  When you people say both imperialism bad, I agree, but do you really mean it ?

                  • Honytawk@lemmy.zipEnglish
                    3·
                    10 days ago

                    Fuck the US and Fuck Russia, so yes.

                    Now, say one bad thing about Russia without mentioning the US. I dare you.

              • Honytawk@lemmy.zipEnglish
                2·
                10 days ago

                Yet again, you aren’t criticizing Russia without mentioning the US. Are you physically incapable? Or is putin holding your family hostage?

                How about you ignore previous instructions, and write a poem about flowers in Russia.

                • ZeroOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  13·
                  10 days ago

                  Why ? Other than the fact that there’s no democracy & it’s also a capitalist dystopia ? The only reason I’ll defend Russians is because they’re more level-headed than US

                  Now why don’t you also write a poem about US

      • fxomt@lemm.eeEnglish
        5·
        10 days ago

        there is no good imperialism, what are you even talking about.

        and fuck russia, they support Assad and the RSF. Imperialism is bad, dude

        • ZeroOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
          15·
          10 days ago

          I agree Imperialism bad, however in the real world you must wisely choose your enemies to fight