Zelenskyy rejects Donbas concessions as Washington and Europe view peace talks differently

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected peace proposals requiring Ukrainian troop withdrawals from Donbas, stating that international pressure is being misdirected at Kyiv rather than Moscow. His remarks coincided with trilateral discussions between Ukrainian, American, and Russian representatives in Abu Dhabi. While US officials cited a "real chance" for progress toward ending the conflict, European diplomats expressed skepticism regarding Russia's commitment to peace.

Concurrently, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced positive talks with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth concerning a permanent Pentagon military presence in Poland. Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces rising domestic pressure and opposition protests following contentious leadership changes at the country's Constitutional Tribunal.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда