Ukraine Wants Peace but Won’t Surrender, Zelenskyy Says
The country's Independence Day ceremony was attended by foreign leaders who pledged their support for Ukraine, including from the European Union and UK.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine desires an end to the war with Russia but will not agree to Moscow’s territorial demands. Speaking at a ceremony on Monday, Zelenskyy highlighted the Ukrainian people’s resilience during the prolonged conflict. He asserted that Ukraine seeks peace but is unwilling to surrender and believes Russia would not cease its aggression even if territorial concessions were made.
- Ukraine desires an end to the war with Russia.
- Kyiv will not cede territory to Moscow.
- President Zelenskyy spoke at a ceremony outside St. Sofia cathedral in Kyiv.
- The speech occurred on Monday, ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day (Aug. 24), marking 35 years since breaking from the Soviet Union.
- Zelenskyy praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people during over four years of war.
- He stated Ukraine wants peace but is not ready to surrender.
- Zelenskyy believes Moscow would not halt its aggression even with territorial concessions.
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