Zelenskyy vows Ukraine won't cede Donbas amid Russian threats

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejects Russia's territorial demands, citing the strategic importance of Donbas and warning against accepting any land swaps that could lead to future conflicts. He emphasizes the need for a ceasefire on current frontlines and prisoner exchanges before discussing territory, while expressing hope for US mediation and criticizing Russia's recent sabotage efforts and military advances. Zelenskyy also notes the upcoming Alaska summit as a diplomatic opportunity, despite uncertainties about the discussions between Trump and Putin.
- Ukraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new war, Zelenskyy says The Guardian
- Zelensky refuses to cede Donbas, says doing so would give Putin ‘springboard’ for future offensives CNN
- Zelenskyy speaks with Trump, says Russia is 'shifting' their position on a ceasefire ABC News
- Russia seeks full Ukrainian withdrawal from Donetsk in east: Zelenskyy Al Jazeera
- Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Won’t Withdraw Troops From Donbas Bloomberg.com
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