Volodymyr Zelensky, in New Year's speech: "The peace agreement is 90% ready. Only 10% remains / These 10% will determine the fate of peace, the fate of Ukraine and Europe"

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in his New Year's speech that Ukraine wishes for the war to end, but not at any cost, emphasizing that he will not sign a weak peace agreement that could prolong the conflict. He mentioned that the peace agreement is 90% ready, but the last 10% contains essential details that will determine the fate of Ukraine and Europe.

Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Ukrainians are exhausted but not willing to surrender, stating that any weak agreement would fuel the war. He also criticized Russia's demands for withdrawal from Donbas, considering them lies.

Zelensky called for strong security guarantees, ratified by the parliaments of allies, and emphasized the importance of coordinated sanctions against Russia. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of understanding from some European leaders regarding the seriousness of the situation, reaffirming that Ukraine needs international support to achieve lasting peace.