Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected any notions of ceding the Donbas region or any Ukrainian territory in discussions leading up to the Trump-Putin summit. He emphasizes that giving up land would provide Russia a strategic advantage for future military offensives. Despite international discussions and proposals for land swaps, Zelenskyy argues that such actions would be both unpopular and illegal, and insists that Ukraine must be included in any negotiations regarding its future. With the threat of renewed conflict looming, Zelenskyy warns that Ukraine will not allow Russia to gain additional ground, especially as tensions escalate surrounding the forthcoming meeting.