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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed back against the partial ceasefire deal announced by President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The deal aimed to stop attacks on energy and infrastructure sites, but Russia broke it within hours by launching drone strikes on a hospital and civilian areas. Zelenskyy called the move proof that Moscow cannot be trusted.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s “red line” is refusing to recognize Russian control over occupied territories. He stressed that peace talks must include Ukraine and demanded full details from Trump about his call with Putin. The Ukrainian leader warned against backroom deals that ignore his country’s sovereignty.
Russian forces attacked a hospital in Sumy shortly after the ceasefire was announced. Over 40 drones targeted energy sites and residential zones overnight. Zelenskyy accused Putin of lying about his commitment to peace. “This confirms we must pressure Russia harder,” he said, urging Western allies to withhold support until Moscow proves it will honor agreements.
The White House called the Trump-Putin talk a “first step,” but Zelenskyy remains skeptical. He plans to speak directly with Trump to hear what was discussed. Ukraine insists any ceasefire must stop all attacks, not just some. The limited deal brokered by Trump failed to protect civilians, showing the dangers of rushed negotiations with Russia.
Putin demanded an end to U.S. military aid to Ukraine as part of any lasting peace deal. Zelenskyy rejected this, saying American support is vital to counter Russian aggression. He vowed to keep fighting until all occupied land is freed. “We will not surrender our people or our land,” he declared.
Conservative analysts argue Trump’s approach risks rewarding Putin’s aggression. By focusing on a partial ceasefire, critics say the deal lets Russia regroup for future attacks. Zelenskyy’s firm stance highlights the need for strong American leadership that prioritizes Ukraine’s defense over diplomatic shortcuts.
The failed ceasefire proves Russia remains committed to destroying Ukraine’s independence. Zelenskyy’s government continues pushing for tougher sanctions and more advanced weapons to defeat Putin’s forces. Trusting Moscow’s promises, they say, only emboldens further violence.
As talks continue, Ukraine urges the West to stand firm against Russian demands. Zelenskyy’s team warns that concessions will prolong the war and endanger global security. The path to peace requires strength, not weakness, in holding Putin accountable for his brutal invasion.
