Ukraine is determined to end the war in 2025 and is ready to discuss any measures that could contribute to this outcome, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha in an interview with Libération.
Sybiha dismissed Kremlin claims about President Zelensky’s “illegitimacy” as “absurd and utter nonsense,” emphasizing that Russia “always resorts to pseudo-arguments when it lacks real proposals.”
“We are ready to talk in any format about the steps that could help bring this war to an end. We truly want it to end this year. That’s why it’s so important to maintain pressure on Russia, together with our allies in Europe and the United States,” Sybiha said.
He also highlighted the importance of a sanctions bill by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, which already has broad bipartisan support with around 80 votes.
“Congress can play a decisive role in supporting democracy and global security. Achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine also serves U.S. national interests,” the minister added.
Ukraine remains committed to peace but stresses that a just and lasting resolution to the war is impossible without active U.S. participation, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, commenting on reports of a call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin during which the former U.S. president failed to secure a 30-day ceasefire.
“We are at a critical moment, where we truly have a chance to accelerate peace efforts. Without the United States, this will not be possible. Russia is deliberately manipulating the situation to push the U.S. out of the peace process. We must not allow this to happen,” Sybiha stated.
He revealed that Moscow excluded the American side from the Istanbul peace talks at the last minute.
“We view this as a diplomatic slap in the face, revealing the insincerity of Russia’s intentions,” the minister said.
Sybiha emphasized that he sees no viable European security architecture without U.S. involvement. “We don’t even want to entertain such scenarios,” he added.
At the same time, the minister acknowledged that Ukraine must continue to build self-reliance in defense: “We now have a real opportunity to accelerate this process.”
