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Zelenskyy: “We must make Russia accept that there are rules in the world”
Zelenskyy is now criticizing Russia’s territorial claims or suggestions that this could limit Ukraine’s ability to join international alliances.
That’s especially He shouts his demands that Ukraine “give up those parts of our territory that it has not even managed to conquer” or “We demand that Ukraine accept the limits of our right to join the alliance” and our sovereignty.”
says Russia is always guilty.
He says:
“It is not enough to force Russia to agree. It’s not enough to stop the killing.
We must make Russia accept that there are rules in the world and that he cannot deceive everyone. This is the way to lasting peace.”
Zelenskyy said the ‘most intense and focused negotiations’ since the start of the war
Zelenskyy is speaking now.
says “We are in the midst of the most intense and focused negotiations for peace since the beginning of this war.”
It says “We are not talking about a pause or a temporary, indefinite solution; wWe are working closely with our partners to finally end this Russian war. Against Ukraine.”
But it says Ukraine still needs “the same strong political support” it has had since the beginning of the war.
HE It addresses the Russian interpretation that negotiations should address “the root causes of the war.” Because there is something inevitable that forces Russia to continue fighting.”
“They always blame others and always try to explain their battles in terms of someone else’s actions. “It’s as if the cause of aggression is never in Moscow, but always in its neighbors,” he says.
That’s what he says Russia repeatedly chooses conflict over peace – From Chechnya to the Balkans, from Moldova to Syria, from Central Africa to Ukraine.
“And “The Russians always say they are somehow innocent,” he said. “Russia is expected to make concessions to stop the bloodshed,” others say.
Ukrainian Zelenskyy will speak in the Dutch parliament
Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy is about to speak in the Dutch parliament. Hours before the International Claims Commission for Ukraine was to be established in The Hague.
home speaker Thom van Campen and Senate speaker Mei Li Vos Welcome him into the room.
This will be the fourth time he will address parliament, but His remarks this morning will be watched closely, especially after last night’s Berlin talks.
Kremlin says Russia has not yet seen details of the offer
Now we get the first lines from the Kremlin: RThe US has not yet seen details of the proposals for security guarantees, and emphasizing that Moscow does not want a ceasefire that would “merely provide a pause for Ukraine to better prepare for the continuation of the war.” Reuters reported.
I’ll bring you more as soon as we get them.
New European body will be established to evaluate compensation claims against Ukraine
Senior European officials are meeting on Tuesday to form an international body that will decide on the final award of tens of billions of euros in compensation to Ukraine for Russia’s invasion, AFP reported.
Ukrainian International Claims Commission It will evaluate and decide on compensation claims, including the amount to be paid.
The body was expected to be decided at a high-level summit in The Hague on Tuesday, to be attended by Ukraine’s president. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
The establishment of the commission followed the establishment of a so-called commission. “Loss Record”More than 80,000 compensation claims have already been made from individuals or organisations.
Compensation mechanism based in Strasbourg Council of EuropeAFP stated that there is a group of 46 nations that protect human rights on the continent.
Morning opening: What do you say, Russia?
Yakup Krupa
Following positive comments from European, Ukrainian and US leaders participating in the Berlin talks, the focus is now shifting to Russia as we await Moscow’s initial reaction to some proposals for ending the war in Ukraine discussed last night.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Ryabkov said this morning that Moscow does not yet understand the discussionsHe is awaiting a briefing from US negotiators. He also rejected any territorial concessions from Russia.
Considering that it is remarkable A lot The positive tone of US comments from both relevant US officials and US President Donald Trump about the “tremendous support” from Europe Europeans will now feel pressure on Moscow to move one step closer to the proposed plan, albeit reluctantly.
But most importantly, Even if Moscow says this, they will think about this No, It will be difficult for the United States to blame Europe and Ukraine for this, as has happened many times beforeThis could be crucial in tense and sensitive relations with Washington.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues his European tour ahead of this week’s important European Council meeting on the use of frozen Russian assets. He will be in Netherlands today, He addressed the Dutch parliament and met with the country’s prime minister, Dick Schoof, among others.
Other EU leaders will also be busy. Finnish prime minister Petteri Orpo hosts the first East Wing Summit in Helsinkibringing together leaders Scandinavians, Baltics, Bulgaria, Poland, And Romania.
I will bring you all the important updates throughout the day.
His Tuesday, December 16, 2025 his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
