Ukraine must be part of peace solution, Zelensky says ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Published: 8/9/2025

Ukraine President Zelensky asserts Ukraine's crucial role in peace solutions ahead of Trump-Putin meeting, rejecting territorial concessions to Russia. Zelensky emphasizes Ukraine's constitutional stance against ceding land and advocates for involvement in any peace negotiations. Despite Trump's signals of territorial swaps, Zelensky remains firm on Ukraine's stance for lasting peace efforts with its involvement.