Zelenskyy rejects European calls for concessions to Russia at Budapest summit
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected calls from some European leaders for Ukraine to make concessions to Russia for a peace deal. He described such demands as "unacceptable" and "suicidal" for Europe during a summit in Budapest. Zelenskyy emphasized that a ceasefire would allow Russia to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty. He urged European leaders to provide more military support instead of pushing for negotiations that could favor Moscow. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán noted a shift in sentiment among leaders after Donald Trump's election win, suggesting more support for peace talks. However, Zelenskyy disagreed, stating that a ceasefire would be dangerous for Ukraine.