An Exclusive Interview With Ukraine’s President Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outlines the necessity of maintaining pressure on Russia through targeted strikes on energy infrastructure, framing these actions as a direct response to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian facilities. Amidst the protracted conflict, Ukraine requires critical Western military support, specifically winter aid packages and advanced anti-ballistic missile technology, to survive the coming months. Zelensky emphasizes that while he remains open to negotiations, the current lack of political will from Russia and a refusal to compromise make a ceasefire difficult to achieve. To bolster national defense, Ukraine is developing its own anti-ballistic system, "Freya," intended to protect civilian infrastructure. Despite the immense stress of the conflict, the nation remains committed to defending its independence and sovereignty, rejecting any proposals that would require sacrificing territory to end the war.