Zelenskyy: US Seeks Donbas Handover for Peace

0:00On March 25, Ukraine's President Balodomir Zelensky revealed that the United States is tying security guarantees for a peace deal to Ukraine, handing over the entire Donbass region to Russia. This condition aims to wrap up the ongoing conflict that started with Russia's invasion two years ago. With tensions rising in the Middle East over Iran, President Trump is pushing harder for a fast resolution in Ukraine. Zelensky noted this shift is influencing American strategy, putting more weight on Kiev to make concessions. Zelensky stressed that strong international backing is essential to stop Russia from reigniting the fight later. He warned that losing Donbass, with its key defensive cities, would weaken Ukraine and threaten Europe's safety overall. Recent talks in Miami showed the security pack isn't fully said yet, despite earlier progress. Russia keeps gaining ground slowly in the East, though experts say full control could take years in heavy losses. Meanwhile, Zelensky praised continued deliveries of patriot missiles amid U.S. demands elsewhere,

1:02even if supplies fall short. Ukraine is wrapping up its own long-range weapons and drones to hit back deeper into enemy lines, keeping the pressure on as talks evolve.