Zelenskiy Urges Action on Frozen Russian Assets

President Zelenskiy, during a Brussels visit, emphasized the urgency of accessing Russian frozen assets by next year. He described the talks as complex and reaffirmed that land swaps with Russia are unacceptable, and a ceasefire should precede any peace discussions.

During his visit to Brussels, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed European Union leaders on the need for Ukraine to access frozen Russian assets by early next year. The Ukrainian leader characterized the discussions as challenging, underlying the complexities involved.

Zelenskiy made it clear that land exchanges with Russia are unacceptable under any circumstances. His stance remains firm that a ceasefire is a prerequisite for any substantive dialogue aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.

This diplomatic endeavor underscores Ukraine's urgent need for financial resources while reframing efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the war.

(With inputs from agencies.)