Zelenskyy Rejects Ukraine Partition Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a just and fair end to the war in Ukraine, emphasizing that peace must be determined together with Ukraine and rejecting any territorial concessions to Russia. Ahead of the planned August 15 summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Zelensky warned against any attempts to partition Ukraine or legalize Russian occupation, describing such moves as encouragement for further aggression. European leaders have supported Ukraine's position that international borders must not be changed by force, contrasting with Trump's suggestion of possible territorial swaps between Ukraine and Russia to benefit both sides. Zelensky praised President Trump's determination and leverage to end the war and welcomed his desire to stop the killings, while stressing the need for a lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire. Cooperation between Ukraine and allies like Finland, represented by President Alexander Stubb, continues to be vital for regional security, with ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at a constructive resolution. Despite the US-Russia talks, Zelensky remains firm that Ukrainians will not yield their land to occupiers and insists on active diplomacy combined with sustained pressure on Russia to end its illegal war.