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AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous'

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AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous'

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that excluding Ukraine from US-Russia ceasefire talks is very dangerous and undermines peace efforts.

He urged more detailed discussions between Kyiv and Washington, stressing that Russia’s refusal to make concessions prolongs the conflict and hinders any realistic ceasefire negotiations.

Zelenskyy emphasized that robust US sanctions and military support can pressure Russia while calling for essential security guarantees, including NATO membership.

He also mentioned a French proposal for European forces in Ukraine and urged US Secretary Rubio to visit immediately to witness the conflict’s devastation firsthand.

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AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous'

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