Press Conference of Volodymyr Zelensky: Key Points.

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held an online meeting with journalists, during which the strikes of Russia on Ukrainian energy, the conversation between Trump and Putin, the situation in Sumy and Kursk regions, and the future exchange of prisoners of war were discussed.

Key points from the president's press conference:

Conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin

Zelensky has not spoken to President Trump since his conversation with Putin. He hopes for a meeting with Trump to discuss details. Ukraine has always maintained the position of not striking energy facilities.

Situation in Sumy and Kursk

Zelensky denies the encirclement of Ukrainian fighters in Kursk and reports the accumulation of Russian troops on the border of Sumy region. He claims that Ukrainian fighters demonstrate that they are not encircled and do not submit to Putin. Currently, Russian troops are preparing for strikes on Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhia regions. The president emphasizes that Ukraine will not allow this to happen.

Absence of Ukraine in Negotiation Processes

Zelensky asserts that it is wrong to negotiate about Ukraine without Ukraine. He stresses that Ukraine is not a salad or a compote for someone, but an independent state. Therefore, it is necessary to negotiate considering Ukrainian interests to achieve a desirable outcome for all.

RF Strikes on Ukrainian Energy

Ukraine will not leave Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy unanswered. Zelensky proposes both sides to refrain from strikes on energy facilities. He made this proposal through the American side, which can guarantee control over the adherence to this ceasefire.

Future Exchange of Prisoners Between Ukraine and Russia

Zelensky confirms that there will be an exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia tomorrow. He notes that this exchange was planned in advance and he had this information from security services.

Possible Offensive Operations of Russia

Zelensky predicts that maximum Russian offensives into the territory of Ukraine will occur in the near future. Putin plans to capture the Zaporizhzhia direction, the east, Kharkiv, and Sumy, to force Ukraine to concede. Ukraine has always maintained the position of not using weapons against energy.

Recall that US President Donald Trump held negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leaders had a conversation lasting more than two hours. Zelensky compared the versions of these negotiations.