Zelensky Rejects Ceding Land, Trump Involved in Ukraine-Russia Talks

Ukraine Rejects Russian Ultimatums: Zelensky's Stand After Trump Call Ukraine has firmly rejected Russia's demands to cede territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced following a phone conversation with former US President Donald Trump. The conversation, the details of which are still emerging, touched upon several crucial points for the ongoing conflict. Zelensky stated, "Ukraine will not surrender its land. This is our land, our people. We will fight for our sovereignty." The discussion also reportedly included the possibility of an armistice, a topic that has been a point of contention between the warring parties. The potential for US involvement in imposing further sanctions on Russia in the event of a breach of any agreement was another key element of the talks. The video also mentions discussions around a possible international summit involving the US, the EU, the UK, Russia, and Ukraine, possibly to be held in Turkey, the Vatican, or Switzerland. Trump, in a separate conversation with Vladimir Putin, reportedly indicated that only Russia and Ukraine could negotiate peace terms, suggesting the possible role of the Pope as a mediator. While the positions of both sides remain divergent, with Russia pushing for more time to understand the conflict's root causes, including Ukraine's growing ties with the West, the discussions represent a significant development in the ongoing conflict.