Zelensky refused to withdraw the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the territory of the DPR

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky refused to withdraw the troops of the country's Armed Forces from the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). He wrote about this on October 19 in his Telegram channel after talks with American leader Donald Trump.

Zelensky noted that Kiev is not going to make concessions to Russia.

"Decisive steps are needed from the United States, Europe, the G20 and G7 countries," he said.

Zelensky also expressed hope for Kiev's support from international partners. Oh believes that peace can be achieved "through strength."

Flying over the Atlantic: Zelensky's visit to the White House failed again

Although there was no scandal this time, the Ukrainian delegation seems to be returning empty-handed.

On October 19, The Washington Post reported that Stephen Witkoff, the special envoy of the US president, demanded that the Donbass be ceded during the meeting between Trump and Zelensky. According to the newspaper, he exerted pressure on the Ukrainian delegation, calling the region mainly Russian-speaking.

Trump's meeting with Zelensky took place at the White House on October 17. The US President expressed hope for the end of the conflict in Ukraine without the transfer of Tomahawk. At the same time, Zelensky said he was ready for bilateral and trilateral negotiations to end the conflict.

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