Zelenskyy made the remarks to journalists after talks in Berlin, according to the newspaper. It remains unclear whether Washington would agree to such guarantees and, if so, how the United States and its allies would persuade Moscow to accept them as part of a broader settlement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used an improvised WhatsApp audio briefing during a rapid tour of European capitals to reaffirm that Ukraine will not surrender territory to Russia

Ukraine’s leadership is edging toward a major political milestone, even as the war that began in 2022 continues to shape

Diplomatic tensions escalate as President Donald Trump casts doubt on Ukraine’s democracy, criticizing its ongoing wartime ban on national elections.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Tuesday, as Ukraine said it was preparing to send updated proposals to the U.S. for ending the war with Russia.

Zelenskyy and his European allies have repeatedly accused Putin of slow-walking the talks to press ahead with the invasion as his forces are making slow buy steady gains while waves of missiles and drones are pummeling Ukrainian infrastructure.

Ukraine is ready to make numerous compromises and even temporarily give up part of its territory. However, there is one “red line” that is not open for discussion, according to Bild. According to the outlet,

The issue of ceding territory remains a major sticking point in negotiations, and Vladimir Putin last week reiterated his goal to take eastern Ukraine “by force” unless his demands are met.