Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Monday that Ukraine needs firm security guarantees to achieve a “real, fair peace” and bring the war with Russia to an end.
Speaking in his nightly address, Zelenskyy highlighted the urgent need for diplomatic efforts in conjunction with security commitments to prevent Russia from further extending the conflict.
His remarks came after high-level meetings with Ukrainian leadership, during which officials analyzed military aid packages, defense contracts, and strategies to safeguard Ukraine’s long-term security. According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s primary objective is to hold positions on the battlefield while creating diplomatic conditions for sustainable peace.
“The baseline scenario is to hold positions and create conditions for proper diplomacy, for the soonest possible end to this war with a decent peace. We need peace—real, fair peace—not endless war,” he said. “And we need security guarantees.”…