## Zelenskyy Draws Firm Line: Why Weak Peace Deals Only Extend the Conflict
In his New Year address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his position crystal clear—there's a difference between wanting peace and surrendering to unfavorable terms. His blunt message: "Peace? Yes. At any cost? No. We want an end to the war but not the end of Ukraine." This distinction matters more than it might initially seem.
The broader picture shows ongoing negotiations, with U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly having moved discussions to the 90% completion mark. However, Trump himself emphasized th
In his New Year address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his position crystal clear—there's a difference between wanting peace and surrendering to unfavorable terms. His blunt message: "Peace? Yes. At any cost? No. We want an end to the war but not the end of Ukraine." This distinction matters more than it might initially seem.
The broader picture shows ongoing negotiations, with U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly having moved discussions to the 90% completion mark. However, Trump himself emphasized th