Zelensky rebukes Ukrainian politicians over calls for Russia talks
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticized Ukrainian politicians who call for negotiations with Russia, saying seeking compromises with Moscow to end the conflict is a surrender of state interests. He singled out lawmaker Oleksiy Honcharenko, who proposed finding an alternative way to stop hostilities.
Key Facts
- Zelensky said seeking compromises with Moscow to end the conflict is a surrender of state interests.
- He accused lawmaker Oleksiy Honcharenko, who proposed finding an alternative way to stop hostilities, of surrendering state interests.
- Honcharenko earlier said Kyiv is losing the conflict and lacks its own funds to finance military operations.
Zelensky's Criticism
Zelensky said the interests of the state cannot be surrendered under any circumstances. He argued that no matter how difficult it is, Ukraine cannot yield to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia. Zelensky warned that if Ukraine gives in, it will be broken.
Honcharenko's Position
Honcharenko earlier said Kyiv is losing the conflict and that authorities lack an understanding of reality. He stated that Ukraine lacks its own funds to finance military operations. Honcharenko said that by concluding the Minsk agreements with Russia, Ukraine acted wisely, and now Kyiv needs to find a new way to stop the conflict.
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