Zelenskyy tells NPR Ukraine wants peace but will hit Russia until it follows ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that while Ukraine seeks peace, it will continue to strike Russian military targets until a genuine ceasefire is established. The interview highlights ongoing tensions regarding U.S. support and diplomatic friction with the Trump administration.
Why it matters
The report underscores the precarious nature of international alliances and the shifting geopolitical landscape regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine remains focused on ending the war with Russia that has lasted nearly five years and continues to view the United States as a reliable partner, despite rocky relations with the Trump administration, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told NPR Tuesday.
Zelenskyy said his military generals told him they'd received the message that they could lose access to U.S. weapons and intelligence, but that it hasn't happened yet.
Asked whether the U.S. had stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, Trump told reporters Tuesday: "We are helping them and we are sharing intel, we want the war to end."
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