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Zelensky Says Putin Wants All of Ukraine, Rejects ‘Win-Win’ Peace Concept
Zelenskyy said the war is about Russia’s broader aims and called for stronger U.S. sanctions as Ukraine and the United States continue talks.
In a CBC News interview published Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the 'win-win' concept for ending the war, stating, "Between you and me, there can be no win-win in this war" due to heavy human casualties.
Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff visited Kyiv on September 6, promoting a 'win-win' approach; Kushner told reporters the goal was to "create opportunities for both sides" following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Zelenskyy pushed back against the idea that Putin could be satisfied by territorial gains, calling it "a crazy idea," and stating, "He wants Ukraine to become part of Russia."
Ukraine remains open to a ceasefire "without conditions" if Russia agrees, Zelenskyy said, though he emphasized that lasting peace requires security guarantees to prevent another Russian attack.
Preparations are underway for a meeting between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump in New York later this month, with the president noting he remains willing to meet Putin directly if negotiations produce meaningful progress.
This war cannot end in a win-win situation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that it has been impossible since the first day of Russia's full-scale invasion.