Zelenskyy Warns: Putin's Ambitions Won't Be Halted by a Donbas Withdrawal.

26.03.2026 557

26.03.2026 557

Zelenskyy Warns: Putin's Ambitions Won't Be Halted by a Donbas Withdrawal

Ukrainian President's Address

According to Novyny.live: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed profound skepticism regarding Russia's demands, stating that even a withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the Donbas region would not stop the aggressive actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. During his address, Zelenskyy emphasized that

“he does not believe in what Russia is demanding”

and stands

“against making concessions to Putin”

. He called on experts to expose Putin's 'games' in order to clarify the situation for Ukrainian society. This stance reflects the deep-seated mistrust that has defined the conflict since Russia's initial invasion in 2014.

Discussion on the Day.LIVE Program

This topic will be the focus of a discussion on the Day.LIVE program, where invited experts will analyze the current situation in and around Ukraine. The program's guests will include:

Yaroslav Bozhko, political consultant and head of the 'Doctrina' Center for Political Studies
Oleksandr Stepanenko, commander of the anti-aircraft missile battery of the 1030th Anti-Aircraft Missile Division 'Aquila' of the 3rd Army Corps and a senior lieutenant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Shimon Briman, historian and international relations expert

Joining the discussion will also be:

Andriy Pozniakevych, manager for coordinating the activities of operational headquarters of the Ukrainian Red Cross
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
Volodymyr Kovalenko, mayor of Nova Kakhovka
Yegor Chechereda, serviceman and journalist
Oleksandr Kovalenko, spokesman for the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Zelenskyy's expression of distrust towards Russia's demands highlights the escalating tension in Ukrainian-Russian relations. Amidst Russia's ongoing aggression, fostering open expert dialogue is crucial for developing an effective strategic response. The Day.LIVE program aims to serve as a platform for discussing not only military aspects but also the socio-political challenges Ukraine faces during this difficult period, offering vital context for a global audience following the war.