Zelensky Declares: Ukraine Will Not Concede to Russia — No Gifts or Surrenders Will Be Offered
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his video address released on Sunday, October 19, emphatically reaffirmed Ukraine’s firm stance regarding its future relations with Russia.
The leader assured the international community that Ukraine has no intention of making any gestures of goodwill or offering concessions in response to Russia’s ongoing aggression.
“We will remember nothing for them.
Russia remains our long-term threat, and we understand that this conflict requires not only long-term plans but also diligent work in the short term,” Zelensky stated on his Facebook page.He highlighted the high level of tension in international relations concerning Russia and commissioned Ukrainian diplomats to prepare for new meetings of the “Coalition of the Willing,” which could assemble soon for coordinated actions.
According to him, daily strikes target oil refinery facilities within Russia, and this pattern of targeted attacks is gaining momentum, contributing to weakening the aggressor’s resource base.
Ukraine reserves the right to take offensive actions and does not intend to compromise on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.Overall, Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts and actions aim to strengthen international support and oppose the prolonged Russian aggression, which has become a new norm in contemporary European reality, emphasizing Ukraine’s unwavering strategic goals — sovereignty and independence.