Ukraine will not give any land for a peace deal. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this clearly. He spoke to the BBC. He said that Russia's President Vladimir Putin has started a third World War. Ukraine is strong about keeping its land.
Russia is still attacking Ukraine. Kyiv has had more missile and drone attacks recently. This shows the danger is still very real. The war is continuing. President Zelenskyy's words are important for Ukraine. They also affect the world.
Zelenskyy said no to giving up land. Russia now controls about 20% of Donetsk. Russia also has parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy is worried about leaving people behind. He thinks giving up land would break the country. It would also make Russia stronger.
He also thinks a ceasefire would help Russia. Russian soldiers could rest and get more weapons. Zelenskyy believes Russia could be ready to attack again in two years. He does not trust Russia to stop fighting. Ukraine wants all fighting to end. It wants its borders back.
President Zelenskyy said what victory means. It means stopping Putin's plans. It means Ukraine will not be taken over. He said this would be a win for everyone. It is about freedom and safety for the world. Ukraine is fighting for democracy. The attacks on Kyiv show this is urgent.