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🕊️🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Message: Peace, Not Erasure
In his New Year address, President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a clear and firm message: Ukraine seeks peace, but not at the cost of its sovereignty or survival.

🗣️ “Yes, we want peace — but not at any cost,” Zelensky said. “We want the end of the war, not the end of Ukraine.”

😓 War Fatigue, Not Surrender
Zelensky acknowledged the deep exhaustion felt across the country after years of conflict. However, he firmly rejected any suggestion of giving up.
“Are we tired? Very. But does that mean we are ready to surrender? Anyone who believes that is deeply mistaken.”

⚠️ No Weak Deals
The Ukrainian president warned that fragile agreements only lead to future wars.
✍️ “Any signature on a weak deal only prepares the ground for the next conflict. My signature will be on a strong and lasting agreement.”

🤝 Focus on Lasting Peace
According to Zelensky, all diplomatic efforts are aimed at achieving a durable settlement — not a temporary ceasefire.
📞 “Every meeting, every call, every decision is about securing a peace that lasts for years, not days or months.”

🇺🇸 U.S. Role and the Final Gap
Zelensky pointed to recent developments in the United States, stating that President Donald Trump has brought negotiations close to completion.
📊 “A peace agreement is 90% ready,” he said. “But the remaining 10% contains everything — the future of peace, Ukraine, and Europe.”

🗺️ Territory: The Core Dispute
The unresolved issue of territory remains the biggest obstacle to a final agreement.

🇷🇺 Russia’s Position Remains Firm
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his own New Year address, struck a familiar wartime tone, telling troops that Russia still expects to prevail as the conflict continues into another year.

🔍 Outlook for 2026
Although there are hopes that 2026 could bring peace and stability, recent signals suggest otherwise.
The language used in both New Year speeches, Russia’s claims regarding an alleged attack on Putin’s residence, and the reactions that followed all point to a difficult reality:

❄️ A near-term ceasefire now appears less likely than ever.
#ukraine #russia #RED

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