Ukrainian President Folodimir Zellinski refused proposals to create a buffer zone between the Ukrainian and Russian forces as part of a peace agreement, considering that it does not reflect the nature of the modern war. He said: “Whoever proposes a buffer zone does not understand the current technological war.”
A European proposal for an insulating corridor
Reports on European discussions to create a width of 40 km as part of a ceasefire or a long -term agreement. But Zellinski confirmed that the “dead area” is already on both sides of the front, as it hinders the drones to use heavy artillery.
Fears of giving up lands
Any agreement to create this region may mean Ukraine abandoning lands, which was rejected by Zelinski, saying that Russia can retreat within the occupied Ukrainian territory if it wants to get away. He stressed that Moscow is “not ready for diplomacy” and only seeks to prolong the war.
Diplomatic endeavors stumble
Despite the American and European efforts, the chances of holding a summit between Zelinski and Putin are declining. German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz stated that such a meeting was “clearly not happening”, at a time when Paris and Berlin accused Moscow of not expressing seriousness about ending the war.
Intensive Russian attacks
Russia launched 629 missiles at Kiev in one of the fiercest attacks since the beginning of the war, killing 23 people. Two rockets fell near the European Union offices, which sparked widespread European anger and calls to increase pressure on Moscow.
Western support for Kiev continues
The head of the Zellinski office, Andrei Yermak, met with American envoys to discuss peace initiatives, stressing that Russia is hindering any initiative. Meanwhile, the European Union is looking to provide security guarantees “like NATO” if an agreement is reached.
Request more weapons
Zellinski Adviser, Mikhalao Poduliak, confirmed that Kiev is holding extensive consultations with Washington and Europe to increase weapons supplies, including missiles and long -range running aircraft, to deter Russian attacks. He added: “This is one of the basic paths that allow us to influence the course of the war.”
Continuous war scene
Despite the multiple peaks in which US President Donald Trump participated with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts, Moscow is still continuing its attacks in areas such as Donetsk and Sumi, while the Russian Foreign Ministry confirms that any security guarantees must take into account its “strategic interests.”
