Zelensky reacts to Trump's 'new Ukraine' proposal.
Zelensky admitted he was unprepared for any surprises regarding President Trump's suggestion that a peace deal could be imminent, which could result in a "new shape" or change in size for Ukraine. He speculated that it had to do with ideas about a new Russian-European security architecture.
Dependence on the West and the position of Donbass.
The Ukrainian leader admitted his dependence on Europe and the US, and noted the uncertainty regarding their future alignment after the elections in France and Germany. Regarding Donbass, he stated that while the decision was not his alone, if it was, he would never back down out of fear of further Russian advances.