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Despite the openness to dialogue, Zelensky cautioned that hopes for a swift resolution should be tempered with realism regarding Russian intentions. He noted that while Ukraine is eager for peace, it is crucial to recognize that President Putin may not share the same desire to halt hostilities. The road to peace is fraught with difficulties, particularly as Ukraine stands firm on its NATO ambitions, which Russia has vehemently opposed.
Zelensky also revisited a previously discussed notion of deploying European troops to Ukraine as a possible safeguard. However, this idea has not garnered unanimous support among European leaders, illustrating the complexity of international responses to the conflict.