Key takeaways from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s media briefing
▫️ If Russia is ready for a full ceasefire, we are open to any format of negotiations.
▫️ Ukraine seeks a swift end to the war and a just peace, but an unconditional ceasefire must be the first step toward this.
▫️ Ukraine will officially participate in the farewell to Pope Francis.
▫️ I would like to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Vatican. Ukraine is always ready to meet with American partners.
▫️Ukraine has not yet received any official proposals to exchange or give up territories. Kyiv will never recognise the occupation of Crimea.
▫️ Our teams held constructive talks on the minerals agreement and signed a memorandum. This is a victory for both countries and a confirmation of our readiness to cooperate.
▫️ The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) will not operate without Ukraine: our technical staff is needed. Ukraine is open to partnerships with the U.S. in restoring operations at any enterprise.
▫️ The issue of Ukraine’s sovereignty is a red line.
