Zelenskyy says Trump must apply ‘more pressure’ on Putin than Hamas: Full interview

Geopolitical & Security Concerns - Ukraine seeks long-range Tomahawk missiles and similar systems from the United States to counter Russia's missile capabilities, including those from North Korea and Iran [3] - Ukraine emphasizes the need for air defense systems and long-range capabilities to counter daily attacks involving approximately 500 Iranian drones and 20 missiles [17] - There are concerns about Russia's increasing missile and drone production, potentially due to support from North Korea, China (machine tools), and Iran (drone licenses) [19] - Ukraine seeks bilateral security guarantees from the United States, similar to NATO's Article 5 or the guarantees provided to Qatar [34] - Russia is testing NATO countries' responses and capabilities after they provide aid to Ukraine, indicating pressure on Europe [32][33] Negotiation & Diplomacy - Ukraine aims to stop the war and seeks diplomatic solutions, counting on pressure from the United States, President Trump, and European allies on Putin [2] - Ukraine is ready for peace negotiations in any format (bilateral, trilateral), emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and a quiet environment [14] - Ukraine suggests that negotiations should start from the current contact line, without ceding additional territory to Russia [13] - Ukraine expresses readiness to participate in negotiations in Budapest if President Trump and Putin are willing to engage, emphasizing that deals about Ukraine cannot be made without Ukraine [25][26] Military Situation & Support - Ukraine claims it is not losing the war, and Putin is not winning, despite Russia occupying some Ukrainian land at a high cost of 1300000 people [16] - Delays in the delivery of sophisticated weapon systems from the Biden administration have been an obstacle [7] - Ukraine pushed back Russian forces from 50% of occupied territory in the initial months of the war, requiring significant support [9] - Sanctions and tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy are requested from the US Congress, along with support for the return of abducted Ukrainian children [28]