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Zelensky Warns Putin Has Sparked World War Three and Must Be Stopped. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Vladimir Putin has already set in motion a global conflict, insisting only sustained military and economic pressure can halt Russia’s aggression. In an interview with the BBC at the presidential headquarters in Kyiv, Zelensky rejected territorial concessions, saying giving up occupied regions would mean abandoning Ukrainian citizens and weakening national unity. He dismissed the idea that ceding land in Donetsk, Kherson or Zaporizhzhia could secure lasting peace, arguing any pause would simply allow Russia to regroup and resume its offensive. Zelensky said victory means preserving Ukraine’s independence and preventing further expansionism, warning that Putin would not stop at Ukraine if left unchecked. While acknowledging the heavy human cost of reclaiming all occupied territory immediately, he maintained that restoring Ukraine’s 1991 borders remains a matter of justice and time. The president’s stance contrasts with pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has urged faster ceasefire talks and signalled that territorial compromise may be necessary. Zelensky rejected claims that Ukraine cannot win, telling critics that Kyiv remains standing despite predictions of collapse and continues to defend its sovereignty. He emphasised that any future security guarantees from Washington must be anchored in Congress to ensure long-term reliability beyond changing administrations. On the question of elections, postponed under martial law, Zelensky said they could be held if security guarantees are in place, though he has not decided whether he would run again. Despite political turbulence and corruption scandals at home, Zelensky continues to command strong public support as Ukraine endures a protracted war and seeks greater military backing from its allies.
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