Ukraine isn’t just a stakeholder in this war—it’s the battleground. President Volodymyr Zelensky made that clear, rejecting any peace negotiations between the U.S. and Russia that leave Ukraine on the sidelines. His remarks come as reports emerge of a U.S.-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia, a meeting Kyiv says it wasn’t invited to. European officials echo Ukraine’s concerns, warning against backroom deals. With Zelensky insisting that no leader can negotiate with Putin “about us, without us,” the question remains: Will Ukraine’s voice shape its own future?
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