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Key Takeaways from President Zelenskyy’s Press Conference

President Zelenskyy’s latest press conference was one of the most substantive in months. Here are the major points — across peace negotiations, security guarantees, elections, and Ukraine’s military and political reality.

1. Three Documents That Define Ukraine’s Position on Peace

Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine and European partners are finalizing three core documents that will be sent to Washington.

A 20-point framework document — a revised version of the earlier U.S. proposal. Zelenskyy said the original 28-point draft contained “not pro-Ukrainian” items, which Ukraine removed.

A security-guarantees agreement between Ukraine–US and Ukraine–Europe.

A reconstruction plan for the post-ceasefire period.

2. No Territorial Concessions

Zelenskyy was clear: there is no agreement to hand over any part of eastern Ukraine or Crimea.

Ukraine will not accept a deal that trades land for a temporary “peace.”

3. Security Guarantees Close to NATO’s Article 5

Zelenskyy said Ukraine expects clarity from the U.S. in the coming days on security guarantees.

The current draft envisions commitments similar to NATO’s Article 5 — long-term military support, air defense, and sanctions mechanisms if Russia attacks again.

4. Peace Talks? Russia Shows Zero Interest

Ukraine is not in direct talks with Russia.

Zelenskyy stressed that Moscow shows no interest in negotiations — only continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

5. On Elections During the War

For the first time, Zelenskyy publicly said he is ready to hold elections during wartime — under strict conditions.

He asked the U.S. (and European partners) to guarantee the security of the voting process.

He also called on Ukrainian MPs to prepare the necessary legal framework to make wartime elections legitimate.

If partners can ensure security, Ukraine could hold elections within 60–90 days.

6. On U.S. Military Aid and PURL

Zelenskyy stressed that the U.S. did not threaten to shut down the PURL procurement program.

Ukraine needs: $800 million to keep it running this year, and potentially $15 billion next year if the war continues.

7. On Crimea & NATO

Zelenskyy repeated that Ukraine’s goal remains the restoration of full territorial integrity, including Crimea — but admitted that Ukraine currently lacks the military capacity and external support to do this quickly.

On NATO: Ukraine wants membership, but the U.S. and several other partners still do not see a consensus path forward — something Zelenskyy stated openly.

8. On Domestic Issues — Corruption and Governance

Zelenskyy said energy companies must be fully rebooted to avoid corruption risks like those seen in Energoatom.

He called for stricter background checks by anti-corruption bodies for all non-competitive appointments.

9. On Ukrainian Weapons

Zelenskyy hinted that Ukraine is already using several new missile systems — including “Dovhyi Neptun,” “Palianytsia,” “Flamingo,” and “Sapsan.”