President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is prepared to make real decisions to achieve peace but will not cede any territory to Russia.

On his Facebook page, Zelensky wrote: “Ukrainians are defending what is theirs. Even those who are with Russia know that it is doing evil. Of course, we will not reward Russia for what it has done. The Ukrainian people deserve peace. But all partners must understand what a dignified peace is.”

He emphasized that the war must end and Russia is responsible for starting it and prolonging the conflict.

Regarding Ukraine’s territorial integrity, he stated, “The answer to the Ukrainian territorial issue is already in the Constitution of Ukraine. No one will and cannot deviate from this. Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier.”

Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for real peace agreements, but cautioned, “Any decisions that are against us, any decisions that are without Ukraine, are at the same time decisions against peace. They will not achieve anything. These are dead decisions; they will never work. And we all need real, living peace that people will respect.”

He added, “We are ready to work together with President Trump and all our partners for real and, most importantly, lasting peace – peace that will not collapse because of Moscow’s desires.”

Zelensky also thanked Ukrainians and soldiers, saying, “Ukraine exists. Thank you to all our soldiers for preserving our independence. Stand firm. This is our land, we are Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!”

His press service reported that Zelensky criticized US President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, calling it “very far from this war that is going on on our land, against our people, and which cannot be ended without us, without Ukraine.”

Zelensky said, “Putin did not believe in our people and therefore made this hopeless decision to try to take Ukraine. It was his main mistake – not to take Ukrainians into account.”

He expressed confidence in the Ukrainian people, adding, “Ukrainians are defending what is theirs. Even those who are with Russia know that it is doing evil. Of course, we will not reward Russia for what it has done. The Ukrainian people deserve peace. But all partners must understand what a dignified peace is.”

According to Ukrinform, the Trump administration is consulting European partners on conditions for a Russian ceasefire, conveyed through White House special envoy Steve Witkoff. Details are undisclosed, but Trump confirmed “an exchange of territories is being discussed.”

“It’s complicated. There will be some exchange of territories for the benefit of both sides, but we’ll talk about that later or tomorrow,” Trump said. He also announced plans to meet Putin on Aug. 15 in Alaska.