Zelensky, in a slick 21-minute New Year video greeting to his compatriots, also said only a strong Ukraine could secure peace and earn worldwide respect. "I have no doubt that the new American president wants and will be able to bring peace and end (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's aggression," Zelensky said. And I believe that, together with the United States, we are capable of the strength to force Russia into a just peace." Russia, Zelensky said, was not to be trusted either in battle or in talks. "If today Russia shakes your hand, it doesn't mean that tomorrow the same hand will not start killing you," he said.

Source: bd News24 January 01, 2025 03:51 UTC