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Zelensky: Putin Wants Political Advantage, Not Peace
Zelensky believes Putin seeks political advantage through negotiations, not peace. He aims for a diplomatic end to the war by 2025, acknowledging slow Russian advances in the east.
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Ukrainian PresidencyRussian Ministry Of DefenceUs Presidency
Volodymyr ZelenskyVladimir PutinDonald Trump
- What recent territorial gains has Russia claimed in Ukraine?
- Russia has reported taking the towns of Leninske and Makarivka in the Donetsk region, amidst ongoing heavy fighting and casualties.
- What is Zelensky's view on Putin's intentions regarding peace and negotiations?
- Zelensky believes Putin doesn't want peace but would negotiate to alleviate political isolation. He aims for a diplomatic end to the war in 2025.
- Under what conditions does Zelensky see negotiations with Moscow as feasible, and why?
- Zelensky conditions negotiations on Ukraine not being alone and strong. He believes negotiations with Putin alone, while weak, would put Ukraine in a losing position.
- What is Zelensky's objective for ending the war, and what is his assessment of Putin's motivations?
- Zelensky stated that ending the war diplomatically in 2025 is his goal. He also believes that Putin is not genuinely interested in peace, but rather in using negotiations to escape political isolation.
- What is Zelensky's assessment of the situation on the eastern front, and what factors contribute to it?
- Zelensky acknowledges slow Russian advances in the east, attributing them to slow processes in equipping and training Ukrainian brigades.