Zelenskyy Claims Putin Seeks “Territorial Spoils”
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of pursuing “territorial spoils” and aiming to legitimize the seizure of Ukrainian lands.
He reiterated the necessity of bringing his nation’s conflict with Russia to a close — stressing that it should not be merely “a pause in the killings.”
“There must be a just end to the war, and it is Russia that must end the war it started. There is only one actor opposing this -- Putin. His only card is the ability to kill, and he is trying to sell the cessation of killings at the highest possible price,” Zelenskyy declared in a video address posted on X.
The Ukrainian leader underscored his belief in US President Donald Trump’s capacity to secure a lasting resolution.
“The President of the United States has the levers and the determination. Ukraine has supported all of President Trump’s proposals, starting back in February. Ceasefire, all formats have been supported,” he stated.
Zelenskyy also argued that Putin’s call for a pause in hostilities stems from his fear of sanctions and his goal “for the legalization of the occupation of our land -- he wants to get territorial spoils for the second time.”
He reminded that “Putin was allowed to take Crimea,” which he claimed paved the way for the takeover of Donetsk and Luhansk.
“We will not allow this second attempt to partition Ukraine. Knowing Russia, where there is a second, there will be a third. That is why we stand firm, on clear Ukrainian positions. We must end the war with a dignified peace, based on a clear and reliable security architecture,” Zelenskyy concluded.
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