Zelensky refuses to cede land to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting US pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead on Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.

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“Undoubtedly, Russia insists for us to give up territories. We, clearly, don’t want to give up anything. That's what we are fighting for,” Zelensky told reporters in a WhatsApp chat late Monday.

“Do we consider ceding any territories? According to the law we don’t have such right,” he said. “According to Ukraine's law, our constitution, international law, and to be frank, we don't have a moral right either.”