Zelensky on the peace agreement: ready at 90 percent, but there is an important 'but'

Address by the President of Ukraine

According to ХВИЛЯ: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in his New Year's address reported on the readiness of the peace agreement at 90%. He emphasized that these ten percent are crucial for the future of the country and European security. Zelensky noted that Ukraine strives to end the war, but not at the expense of its own existence.

Zelensky returned to Kyiv on December 31 at 6 AM after a long journey, during which his team spent almost 50 hours on the road. Ukraine has been enduring a full-scale war for 1407 days, which requires significant efforts and international support from the state. This year, the President of Ukraine held seven meetings with the President of the USA, which indicates active diplomacy and efforts to secure support for the country. The total amount of support received by Ukraine is 100 billion dollars.

Situation with the peace agreement

Zelensky pointed out that the peace agreement must be correct, and added that

'a piece of paper in the style of Budapest will not satisfy Ukraine'

. He also emphasized that today there are only two options: either the world stops Russia's war, or Russia pulls the world into its war. These statements underscore the seriousness of the situation and the necessity for a proper approach to concluding the peace agreement.

Moreover, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed the importance of the agreement documents, stating that peace must be such that it is accepted by Ukrainians. Thus, the future of the peace process depends not only on Ukraine's readiness but also on taking into account the needs and wishes of the Ukrainian people.

These statements by the President of Ukraine reflect the complex situation the country is in and emphasize the importance of international support and diplomatic efforts in achieving peace. An agreement that takes into account the interests of the Ukrainian people could be the key to stability not only in Ukraine but also across Europe. It is evident that further steps in the peace process will require clear coordination between the Ukrainian government and international partners to ensure effective and lasting peace.