Zelenskiy: Ukraine No Obstacle to Peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared Ukraine is not an obstacle to peace, countering U.S. President Donald Trump's comments. Zelenskiy cited ongoing Russian attacks as evidence of Russia's disinterest in peace, while Kremlin's Peskov supported Trump's stance. Zelenskiy emphasized Ukraine's commitment to pursuing diplomatic efforts.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine has firmly stated that his country is not an impediment to achieving peace, despite remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a recent video address, Zelenskiy highlighted Ukraine's continuous diplomacy, pointing to a conversation with NATO's Mark Rutte as a testament.

Conversely, Trump suggested in a Reuters interview that Ukraine might be less prepared than Russia to reach a peace agreement, citing Zelenskiy as a factor. Zelenskiy countered by mentioning Russia's ongoing military actions against Ukraine as clear evidence of Moscow's lack of intention towards peace.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov echoed Trump's critique, claiming Zelenskiy stalled peace efforts, while stating Russia's openness to dialogue. Despite past tensions with Trump, Zelenskiy remains committed to diplomatic solutions, asserting Ukraine's willingness to intensify these efforts.