President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky did not overlook the recent criticism voiced by former U
S. President Donald Trump regarding his stance on the Crimean issue. In his official social media account on X (formerly Twitter), Zelensky emphasized the importance of maintaining unity and a firm Ukraine's position of non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea, reminding the international community of one of the key documents — the "Crimean Declaration" issued by then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in 2018. Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted that the recent meeting of the five leading Western countries — Ukraine, the USA, the UK, France, and Germany — was an important step toward peace. He wryly noted that "there was a lot of emotion today," but focused on the positive outcomes of the meeting, stressing that all participants expressed their positions and showed respect for each other's opinions. The head of state added that Ukraine will always act in accordance with its Constitution and is confident in the decisive actions of its partners, with particular attention to the United States’ commitment to supporting the legitimacy of Ukraine's stance. In his post, Zelensky also included a screenshot of Pompeo’s "Crimean Declaration," which symbolizes unwavering non-acceptance of Russia’s annexation. This served as a message to Ukraine and the global community that the official position of the U.S. administration has remained unchanged since 2018. Moreover, according to media reports, on the eve, the Trump administration provided the Ukrainian delegation in Paris with a short, one-page document. It was presented as a "final proposal" for resolving the conflict, containing a highly controversial point — apparently, the U.S. is ready to recognize Russia’s control over Ukrainian Crimea. This elicited a sharp reaction from Zelensky, who, inspired by his policy of unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, once again reaffirmed his refusal to recognize the annexation and called for diplomatic avenues toward peace. Former President Trump, criticizing Zelensky’s stance, stated that "Crimea was lost many years ago," which led to further discussions in international circles. His remarks, as well as comments suggesting that Ukrainian leader's words hinder peace negotiations, sparked a new wave of criticism and analysis regarding prospects for diplomatic conflict resolution. Overall, the situation around Crimea’s status and possible compromises remains one of the most complex and tangled issues in contemporary Ukrainian and global politics. Amid intense debates and conflicting positions among politicians, it is crucial to uphold the integrity of supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and the rights of the Ukrainian people. Cooperation among countries that have demonstrated solidarity in these challenging times will continue to be a key factor in seeking diplomatic and peaceful solutions to the ongoing conflict.