[as translated from the Ukrainian language by the Ukrainian Govt]
Fellow
Ukrainians!
President Trump announced preparations for his meeting with Putin in Alaska.
Very far away from this war, which is raging on our land, against our people,
and which anyway can't be ended without us, without Ukraine.
Putin did not believe in our people and therefore made the hopeless decision to
try to take Ukraine. This was his main mistake -- not taking Ukrainians into
account. I believe in our people. Ukrainians are strong. Ukrainians defend
what's theirs. Many in the world have sided with Ukraine during the war. Even
those who are with Russia know that Russia is doing evil. Of course, we will not
reward Russia for what it has perpetrated.
The Ukrainian people deserve peace. But all partners must understand what a
dignified peace is. This war must be brought to an end -- and Russia must end it.
Russia started it and is dragging it out, ignoring all deadlines, and that is
the problem, not something else.
The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question already is in the
Constitution
of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this -- and no one will be able to.
Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier.
Ukraine is ready for real decisions that can bring peace. Any decisions that are
against us, any decisions that are without Ukraine, are at the same time
decisions against peace. They will not achieve anything. These are stillborn
decisions. They are unworkable decisions. And we all need real and genuine
peace. Peace that people will respect.
We are ready to work together with President Trump, together with all our
partners for real and, most importantly, lasting peace. A peace that will not
collapse because of Moscow's desires.
I thank all our people for being together. Ukraine is. I thank all our soldiers
for preserving our independence. Stand firm, this is our land, we are Ukraine.
Glory
to Ukraine!
Original Text Source: president.gov.ua/en
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