Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv wants to end the war but will not accept a weak peace deal undermining sovereignty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his New Year message that Kyiv seeks an end to the war but will not sign any weak agreement that undermines Ukraine's future.
Speaking on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Zelensky stressed that Ukraine wants peace but not "at any cost," warning that a flawed deal would only prolong the conflict.
In a video address, he said Ukraine would not accept an agreement that ends the war while effectively ending the country itself, insisting that sovereignty and security remain non-negotiable.
The war, now entering its fourth year, began with Russia's ...