Zelensky outlines acceptable terms for peace deal with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would accept a peace agreement that freezes the war along the current front line, calling it a realistic way to end the conflict. He stated Ukraine wants to stop fighting as soon as possible. Zelensky argued Russia is not succeeding on the battlefield and is instead using external pressure and mass attacks to force territorial concessions. He said this is unfair, while acknowledging people are tired and Ukraine wants to end the war quickly. Zelensky also stressed the need to create conditions for the return of 9.5 million Ukrainians who fled abroad. He mentioned a ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump as a possible step toward ending the war.