Zelensky hopes to end the war in 2027

“I really hope so. We will do everything we can. This is our priority. Mine and my team's. My team is currently negotiating. Our priority is to end this war,” he said.

Russia is trying to present its ultimatums as a search for compromise, while continuing to attack civilians and use the cold weather as a weapon. Zelensky emphasized that the more civilians Russia kills, the further it pushes away the prospect of real agreements, France 2 reports.

Zelensky stressed that the diplomatic path does not mean capitulation or acceptance of Russian ultimatums. According to him, Moscow's demand for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the entire Donbas is a “red line.”

He noted that even “freezing” the front line at its current positions would be a huge concession on Ukraine's part, but he is ready for dialogue to preserve the country's independence.

Zelensky commented on French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative to resume dialogue with Putin. He believes that it is worth talking, but with conditions, since there is not enough pressure on Russia yet, and Putin is using the negotiations only to humiliate Europe.

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