Zelensky: I hope peace can be achieved in less than year

He stated this in an interview with the French television channel France 2, Ukrinform reports, citing Suspilne.

According to him, the war is existential for Ukraine, as it concerns the very existence of the state.

"If we lose this war, we will lose the independence of our country," Zelensky warned.

He stressed that the loss of sovereignty and possible absorption by Russia would be a catastrophe for Ukrainians, but expressed confidence that this would not happen.

At the same time, he expects the war to be ended through diplomacy. "I hope that peace will be achieved in less than a year," he said.

Zelensky also said that he is constantly under threat from Russia. According to him, there have been multiple assassination attempts, and living under constant danger has already become routine for him.

As Ukrinform previously reported, on February 4 another round of peace talks involving delegations from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia concluded in Abu Dhabi.

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