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Full speech: Hours before Trump face-off, Zelensky shocks European leaders over Putin's 7 ultimatums
Published on Aug 17, 2025 11:24 pm IST
In a powerful joint press conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Europe’s full support for Ukraine ahead of the critical White House meeting with Donald Trump. Ursula stressed Ukraine must become a “steel porcupine,” indigestible for invaders, while rejecting any territorial concessions to Russia. Zelensky urged a ceasefire, trilateral talks with Trump and Putin, and stronger sanctions if Moscow resists peace. Both leaders emphasized that Ukraine’s sovereignty, EU accession, and lasting security guarantees remain non-negotiable. Will Trump side with Kyiv or Moscow?
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