STORY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday (November 24) that Kyiv would continue to work with its partners on compromises on U.S. peace proposals to strengthen, not weaken, Ukraine.

Speaking via video link at a Crimean Platform summit being held in Sweden, Zelenskiy said Russia must pay for the war in Ukraine and that a decision on using frozen Russian assets was crucial.

The United States and Ukraine were set to continue work on Monday on a plan to end the war with Russia after agreeing to modify an earlier proposal that was widely seen as too favourable to Moscow.

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VIDEO SHOWS: UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY ADDRESSING PARLIAMENTARY SUMMIT VIA VIDEO LINK

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SHOWS: STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (NOVEMBER 24, 2025) (THE RIKSDAG ADMINISTRATION – No commercial use. No resales)

1. VARIOUS OF SWEDISH PARLIAMENT SPEAKER ANDREAS NORLEN INTRODUCING UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY

2. WIDE OF ROOM WITH ZELENSKIY ON SCREEN

3. (SOUNDBITE) (English) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, SAYING:

“Right now, we are at a critical moment and we are working closely with the United States, with European partners, with many, many others to define steps that can end Russia's war against us, against Ukraine and bring real security.”

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5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, SAYING:

“Of course, we all continue working with partners, especially the United States, and look for compromises that strengthen, but not weaken us. And we will continue explaining how dangerous it is to pretend that aggression is something one can simply overlook and move on.”

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7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, SAYING:

“In the steps we have coordinated with the side of the U.S., we've managed to keep extremely sensitive points on the table, including the full release of all Ukrainian prisoners of war under the all-for-all formula and civilians, and the complete return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. These are important steps, but to achieve real peace, more, more is needed.”

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9. (SOUNDBITE) (English) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, SAYING:

“And it is crucial to support the principles on which Europe stands: that borders cannot be changed by force, that war criminals must not escape justice, and that the aggressor must pay fully for the war he started. And this is why decisions on Russian assets are essential."

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11. (SOUNDBITE) (English) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, SAYING:

"Today, almost 70 parliamentary delegations are present. And if parliaments in Europe, in the world, do not close their eyes to this, then no one will. Thank you for your support. (Ukrainian) Glory to Ukraine.”

12. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE APPLAUDING

13. NORLEN AND UKRAINE’S PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKER RUSLAN STEFANCHUK APPLAUDING, STANDING UP

14. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE APPLAUDING