Zelensky rejects JD Vance's proposal to cede territories for peace
Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with "The New Yorker" that the idea proposed by the candidate for U.S. Vice President, JD Vance, to end the war at the expense of Ukrainian territories is unacceptable. The Ukrainian president arrived in New York on Sunday, where he will participate in the UN General Assembly.
- His message [JD Vance's] seems to be that Ukraine must make a sacrifice. This brings us back to the question of the cost and who shoulders it. The idea that the world should end this war at Ukraine’s expense is unacceptable - Interfax-Ukraine quoted a portion of Zelensky's interview for "The New Yorker."
Zelensky noted that he does not consider "this concept" to be a plan in any formal sense.
It would be a terrible idea to force Ukraine to bear the costs of ending the war by giving up its territories. But that will of course never happen - Zelensky said.
He emphasized that such a scenario has no basis in international norms, the United Nations Charter, or in (rules of) justice.
Vice-presidential candidate wants a demilitarized zone
JD Vance, Donald Trump's Vice presidential candidate, said on September 12 that the war in Ukraine could be ended by an agreement that would create a demilitarized zone along the "current demarcation line" and provide Russia with guarantees of Kyiv's neutrality.
The President of Ukraine arrived in New York on Sunday. He will participate in the Future Summit, sessions of the UN General Assembly, and a series of bilateral meetings. On September 26 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Russia aims to win the war against Ukraine before 2026, as it expects economic conditions to deteriorate and issues with recruiting soldiers - believe experts from the American Institute for the Study of War. The Kremlin drew these conclusions after a speech by Ukraine's head of military intelligence.
