"I believe that Trump wants to and will help end the war. But the force needs to be directed at Russia," — Zelenskyy

According to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy

"After martial law, there will be elections" 

"Only a dictator can be offended by the word 'dictator'" 

"For me, what Ukrainians think about me is more important" 

"Trump is not forever, but peace is what we need for many years"

"I do not sign what will be paid by 10 generations of Ukrainians"

"Ukraine has received $100 billion in aid from the US, not 350, not 500, not 700"

"I believe that Trump wants to and will help end the war. But the force needs to be directed at Russia"

"If peace means peace for Ukraine, if you need me to step down, I am ready" 

"I focus on Ukraine's security today, not in 20 years. And I don't plan to be in power for a decade" 

"We should not recognize grants as debts, whether we like it or not. I made an agreement with Biden and the U.S. Congress, and I am grateful to the Congress for its bipartisan support, which was in favor of grants. A grant is not a debt. They do not need to repay it" 

"I believe I am being fair in wanting a dialogue. I will not sign something that will make 10 generations of Ukrainians pay"

"I believe that the U.S. will do everything to ensure the hot phase of the war ends this yea"Ending the war without one side, without Ukraine, without a victim is impossible" 

• Politician Yurii Lutsenko believes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should consider replacing the chief negotiator with the Trump administration and, as a first step, appoint an experienced, professional person as a special representative to the U.S.