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Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders and is doing everything to prolong the war,
Mr Zelensky wrote on Telegram
But essentially, if they want to proceed, there is a legal way to do it. Let the chairman of the Rada (Ukraine‘s parliament) handle it in accordance with the constitution,
Mr Putin told top Kremlin reporter Pavel ZarubinIf there is a desire, we can resolve any legal issues. However, so far, we simply do not see such a desire,
he saidWe want him (Trump) to be on the side of justice, on the side of Ukraine,
Zelenskiy said in the interview aired on Tuesday night
The final signing of the documents is a very serious issue that should guarantee the security of both Ukraine and Russia for a serious, long time in the future,
he said during an interview with local media
Otherwise it will not work. Because Russia does not want to end the war, while Ukraine wants to end it.”
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday alongside Moldova’s president, Maia Sandu, a visiting ally, Zelensky saidFor now, we don't know how this will happen because we don't know the details. I believe President Trump himself does not know all the details. Because I would say so much depends on what sort of just peace we can achieve. And whether Putin wants, in principle, to stop the war. I believe he doesn't want to.”
Speaking to Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was released this month after being detained for 21 days in Iran, Zelensky addedAs for what the set-up of the talks will be: Ukraine, I really hope Ukraine will be there, America, Europe and the Russians,
he said