Coverage dated December 8, 2025

Zelensky defiant on Trump's peace plan land concessions: 'no legal right'

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky back away from giving up territory to Russia as a way to end the conflict.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Zelensky reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    In an interview with Politico released Tuesday, President Trump again pressed Zelensky to accept the U.S. proposal that Ukraine cede territory to Russia, arguing that Moscow retains the “upper hand” in its nearly 4-year-old invasion.

  2. Newsweek

    Zelensky defiant on Trump's peace plan land concessions: 'no legal right' (opens Newsweek)

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    Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky back away from giving up territory to Russia as a way to end the conflict.

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Zelenskyy refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will not cede territory to Russia. He is visiting Rome on Tuesday as he continues to rally European support for Ukraine while resisting the U.S. pressure for a painful compromise with Russia.

  4. Fox News

    European talks reshape Ukraine’s peace plan as Zelenskyy refuses territorial concessions (opens Fox News)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot cede territory to Russia, complicating Trump administration efforts to broker peace after four years of war.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Zelensky refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Ukrainian president arrived at Castel Gandolfo, a papal residence outside Rome, for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV and is to have talks with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later.

  6. New York Post

    Ukraine’s Zelensky refuses to give up land to Russia: ‘Precisely what we are fighting for’ (opens New York Post)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was adamant Monday that Kyiv would not cede territory to Russia — a central demand Moscow has pushed and one that appears in the latest draft of the US-negotiated proposal to end the war in Ukraine.

  7. CBS News

    Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not give up territory to Russia and is ready to present peace plan to U.S. (opens CBS News)

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    Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.

  8. WHDH Boston

    Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    ROME (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as

  9. Breitbart News

    Zelensky Doubles Down on Refusal to Cede Land in Donbas to Russia (opens Breitbart News)

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    Ukrainian President Zelensky reaffirmed his refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for concessions to Russia.

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