According to Breitbart, Zelensky made these comments during an interview with Britain's ITV. He emphasized the need for unwavering support from Ukraine's international allies, stating that it was crucial for these nations to not only maintain their current backing but also to make new commitments. "We really wish our Western partners had the strength to force Putin to end the war," he said, adding that the opportunity to end the conflict was particularly viable with the advent of President Trump.
Zelensky's willingness to engage in "any form of discussion" with Russia is contingent on the assurance of sustained support from his Western allies. "If I had an understanding that America and Europe won't abandon us, and will support us and give us the guarantee of security I would be prepared for any form of discussion, yes," he stated.
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The Ukrainian President's stance on peace talks has not always been this open. In the past, he has dismissed the idea, arguing that the war objectives of Moscow and Kyiv are too divergent to allow for any compromise. He has rejected proposals by some European diplomats to acknowledge Russian occupation of certain territories in exchange for a ceasefire, insisting that Ukraine's UN-recognized 1991 borders are non-negotiable.
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In September, Zelensky expressed skepticism about the potential outcomes of negotiations with Putin. "We know some in the world want to talk to Putin… but what could they possibly hear from them, that he's upset because we are exercising our right to defend our people… This war can't simply fade away, this war can't be calmed by talk," he said. Just last week, he labeled Putin a "murderer and terrorist," suggesting that engaging in talks with him would be a significant compromise of moral standards.
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Zelensky has also outlined his expectations for any future talks. He has expressed concern about the possibility of decisions regarding Ukraine's future being made directly between Washington and Moscow, without considering Ukraine's interests. He cited the surrender of Ukraine's post-Soviet nuclear weapons arsenal in the 1990s as an example of such imposed decisions.
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In his recent interview with ITV, Zelensky reiterated his demand for a definitive end to the war, not a temporary ceasefire that would allow Russia to regroup and reignite the conflict. "If we don't have security guarantees, then we have a frozen conflict. We've already been through that," he said, warning that such a situation would enable Putin to resume his aggression.
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Meanwhile, Russia's stance on peace talks remains ambiguous. While it claims to be open to dialogue, it also maintains that such discussions would be futile. The Russian Foreign Ministry recently dismissed Western suggestions for peace talks as "empty words," arguing that Zelensky, who cancelled elections during the war, is not a legitimate head of state.
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However, this argument is not widely accepted, as most nations recognize the impracticality of holding elections during wartime, especially when millions of citizens are displaced as refugees. As the situation stands, the path to peace in Ukraine remains fraught with challenges, but the possibility of dialogue, contingent on the unwavering support of Western allies, offers a glimmer of hope.
