ROME (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.
“According to Ukraine’s law, our constitution, international law, and to be frank, we don’t have a moral right either.”.
AP AUDIO: Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr says his country will not cede territory to Russia.
Zelenskyy met in Rome with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, discussing the progress of the peace process, her office said.
They emphasized the importance of U.S. and European unity and of solutions “that will have repercussions on the continent’s security,” the statement said.
Trump has had a hot-and-cold relationship with Zelenskyy since winning a second term, insisting U.S. support for Ukraine was a waste of taxpayers’ money.
Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion. »