Zelenskyy Rejects Ukrainian Territory Concessions Amid Russian Drone Incursions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly condemned Russia's use of drones over neighboring countries, including Romania and Poland, labeling these incursions as deliberate escalations of war rather than mistakes. Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's urgent need for funding to counteract the Russian drone attacks, requiring significant investment in interceptor drones to respond symmetrically. He has called for direct leader-level talks, including support for President Trump's proposal for trilateral and bilateral meetings to end the conflict. At the Yalta European Strategy forum, Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine will not make territorial concessions to Russia, warning that such actions only lead to temporary pauses and invite further aggression. He stressed the importance of strong international pressure on Russia, including sanctions and isolation, and highlighted the need to motivate China to use its influence over Russia to help end the war. Zelensky framed security guarantees for Ukraine as guarantees for all of Europe, underscoring the necessity of coordinated Western efforts to ensure lasting peace and accountability.