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Zelensky: No Peace Without Ukraine's Voice in Talks

8/15/2025

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President Zelensky states that the Trump-Putin meeting will be ineffective without Ukraine's participation and insists on Kyiv's authority over territorial decisions.
He is engaging with European leaders to obtain binding security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent unilateral decisions.
Russia demands recognition of its Crimea annexation and restrictions on Ukraine's military, while NATO opposes Ukraine's membership amid the conflict.

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President Zelensky states that the Trump-Putin meeting will be ineffective without Ukraine's participation and insists on Kyiv's authority over territorial decisions.
He is engaging with European leaders to obtain binding security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent unilateral decisions.
Russia demands recognition of its Crimea annexation and restrictions on Ukraine's military, while NATO opposes Ukraine's membership amid the conflict.