Zelensky sees peace not in victory over Russia, but in negotiations

Kyiv will likely not be able to reclaim lost territories by force. According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the world will need to pressure Russia to convince it to come to the negotiating table and consider ending the war.

Zelensky stated this in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

“This does not mean that all territories will be retaken by force. I think the power of diplomacy can help,” he said, adding that weakening Russia on the battlefield will put Ukraine in a stronger position at the negotiating table.

He also complained to journalists about the delay in the delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine.

“Eighteen months have passed, and the planes have not reached us,” he said, noting that he is grateful that Ukraine has been given them at all.