Zelenskyy: Ukraine won't trade Donbas for security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine will not cede the Donbas region to Russia in exchange for security guarantees, asserting that such a move would not end the war. Zelenskyy argued that Russian leader Vladimir Putin would only pause aggression before attempting to seize more Ukrainian territory, citing past actions where Moscow targeted Kyiv after discussing Donbas. He also rejected vague security proposals, demanding concrete guarantees like NATO membership. The president referenced Ukraine's historical disarmament and blocked NATO integration as warnings, emphasizing that no one believes Putin will stop, and that Russia could resume attacks within years.