"Peace through strength" is the only way to stop Russian aggression, - Zelenskyy

"Peace through strength" is the only way to stop Russian aggression, - Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with American journalist Ben Shapiro that Ukraine seeks to achieve peace "through strength" with the support of its strategic partner — the USA.

“We consider the United States a strong strategic ally with real influence and want to achieve peace through strength. This is necessary for Russia — the aggressor — to feel this power,” Zelenskyy said.

Among other key points of the interview:

• Ukraine has already received assistance from the USA amounting to around $105 billion, including weaponry and other security means.

• Zelenskyy emphasized: “I respect Trump’s aspiration for peace. But it is unacceptable to say that Ukraine started the war. It is painful for our people to hear.”

• The President also expressed hopes for “more fruitful meetings” with Donald Trump in the future.

• According to him, the Russian idea of destroying the USA dates back to the USSR times: “This is what they instilled in us even in school. And today we are fighting for your rights just as we are for our own.”