Zelensky: Ceasefire and talks are already a major compromise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a ceasefire and negotiations already represent a major compromise, emphasizing that lasting peace requires justice and punishment for those responsible for Russian crimes. He made these remarks in an interview with British podcaster Steven Bartlett. Zelensky described the early days of the full-scale invasion, saying he barely slept and coordinated with foreign leaders, and recalled visiting Bucha after liberation, where seeing mass graves and tortured bodies created his hatred for Russians. He also said Putin aims to restore the Soviet Union and control Ukraine. Zelensky criticized Donald Trump for not using sanctions to force Putin to negotiate and for blaming Ukraine for US diesel prices. He also shared personal details, saying his mother calls him up to 12 times daily, and expressed gratitude to Americans for their support.