Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was prepared to freeze combat operations along the existing frontlines to bring a swift end to the conflict, while firmly rejecting territorial concessions. In an interview with ABC News, Zelensky expressed willingness to reach a ceasefire deal but rejected proposals to give up 25 per cent of Ukrainian.
Zelensky's decision not to renew the contract and stoppage in the gas transit to Slovakia on January 1, 2025, besides harming bilateral relations between Slovakia and Ukraine, also adversely affected the competitiveness of the European Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the increasing use of drones and missiles by Russia, noting that over 2,000 Shahed drones equipped with Western components were deployed against Ukraine in October alone. He highlighted the need for stricter controls on exported components that are supplying Russia’s military efforts, stating that this amounts to more than 170,000.
