From: Professor Gerdes Explains — In one of his strongest public statements yet, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a direct message to Donald Trump: Russia must get nothing for its crimes in Ukraine. Speaking about the war’s future and Western unity, Zelensky made it clear that rewarding Vladimir Putin for launching an illegal invasion, committing war crimes, and attempting to destroy a sovereign nation would be a catastrophic mistake.
Zelensky’s warning comes as some voices in U.S. politics hint at possible concessions or peace deals if Trump returns to the White House. But Ukraine’s president is drawing a firm line: no rewards for aggression, no payoffs for war crimes, and no concessions for occupation. Russia has bombed cities, targeted civilians, kidnapped children, and devastated infrastructure — and for that, Zelensky says, they must face accountability, not negotiation.
This video breaks down the significance of Zelensky’s message — why it matters now, how it shapes future U.S.-Ukraine relations, and what it signals about the next phase of the Russia-Ukraine war. We’ll explore how accountability, justice, and strategic deterrence are central to Ukraine’s position, and why any compromise risks emboldening the Kremlin for future aggression.
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