Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy directly corrects JD Vance’s comments about Ukrainian territory — and then delivers a stunning warning: trusting Vladimir Putin is a disgrace.
In this update, Zelenskyy makes clear that every meter of Ukrainian land matters, rejecting any suggestion that territory can simply be traded away. He also warns that giving up fortified areas would only allow Russia to regroup and launch future offensives.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov says there are no coincidences in Washington — arguing that Donald Trump’s actions are predictable and were laid out in advance. His remarks raise serious questions about U.S. strategy, NATO, and the future of support for Ukraine.
This comes as Ukraine regains initiative on parts of the front line and international tensions continue to rise.
This is one of the most direct and consequential statements yet from Ukrainian leadership.
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