Zelensky said in his Independence Day address that Ukraine would not be forced into a compromise with Russia but would fight for a just peace.
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Ukraine would not be forced into a compromise with Russia but would fight for a just peace
Putin can never be trusted and true peace requires reliable security guarantees for Ukraine
Putin is not Mikhail Gorbachev - he seeks empire, not perestroika
Putin has repeatedly broken his promises from the Minsk agreements to present day
The Russian economy is weakening and Putin is becoming increasingly isolated while the alliance is getting stronger
Canada will be there when peace comes to help strengthen Ukraine, rebuild cities, and expand industries
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