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Zelenskyy Rejects U.S. Pressure, Seeks European Support Amid Russian Strikes

12/12/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected U.S. pressure to cede territory while affirming Ukraine's constitutional right to retain its land.
He sought support from European leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, amid ongoing Russian aggression.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine should concede, claiming some Ukrainian officials agree with him.
Russia continued military operations by launching drone strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
European leaders pressed for a ceasefire backed by security guarantees.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected U.S. pressure to cede territory while affirming Ukraine's constitutional right to retain its land.
He sought support from European leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, amid ongoing Russian aggression.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine should concede, claiming some Ukrainian officials agree with him.
Russia continued military operations by launching drone strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
European leaders pressed for a ceasefire backed by security guarantees.