Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 7:28 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia must not be "rewarded" for its invasion, ahead of key talks in Washington. The statement came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's push for Ukraine to make concessions in exchange for peace. Trump recently met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska but failed to secure a ceasefire in the war, now entering its fourth year.

Zelensky made his position clear, stressing that Ukraine will not accept a deal that gives up territory or halts NATO ambitions. In a Facebook post, he said, "Russia should not be rewarded for this war. Moscow must hear the word: Stop." Trump, however, told reporters that Zelensky could end the war "al...