Zelenskyy Stands Firm: No Concessions to Russia, Calls for Strength

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposal for a rapid peace deal with Russia, arguing it would be detrimental to Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a "fair" resolution to the conflict, warning that a hasty ceasefire could lead to further losses for Ukraine, as experienced in 2014 with Crimea. He also highlighted the potential increase of North Korean troops in the conflict if Western nations do not apply more pressure on Russia.
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