Ukraine needs peace not pause between Russian invasions, Zelenskiy says

President Zelenskiy emphasized Ukraine's need for a durable peace, not a temporary respite from Russian aggression. He stressed the importance of long-term security guarantees involving both Europe and the U.S. Zelenskiy affirmed that territorial ...

By Reuters | Aug 16, 2025, 04.13 PM IST

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine needed a real, long-lasting peace and not "just another pause" between Russian invasions.

"Security must be guaranteed reliably and in the long term, with the involvement of both Europe and the U.S.," he said on X following his call with the European leaders.

Zelenskiy stressed that territorial issues can only be decided with Ukraine.

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