Zelenskyy outlines "fair" ways to end the war in Ukraine

Anastasia Protz — Friday, 13 September 2024, 16:10

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that there are only two ways that the Russo-Ukrainian war could end: either Russian occupation forces are driven out of Ukraine by force, or a diplomatic process is put in place that guarantees the liberation of all Ukrainian lands. Zelenskyy has also stressed the role of the United States in strengthening Ukraine’s defence capability and supporting it on its path to victory.

Source: President Zelenskyy during the Yalta European Strategy (YES) meeting

Quote from Zelenskyy: "There are several ways to end a war of aggression, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, fairly: the occupation army is driven out by force or diplomatically, in such a way that the country preserves its true independence and is freed from occupation. In both scenarios, Ukraine has to be strong. The United States can help with that."

Details: Zelenskyy also said that the "victory package" he will present to the US president can become the basis for a lasting peace and the full implementation of Ukraine’s Peace Formula. He believes that any illusions regarding the possibility of negotiating with Russia or setting out new red lines only prolong the conflict.

"If we all want to one day hear the words ‘Finally peace, just peace, has come to Ukraine,’ we have to hear now that Ukraine is sufficiently strong – sufficiently strong to win. This will be the guarantee of peace," Zelenskyy said.

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