Zelenskyy at Warsaw Forum: Russia Will Not Redraw Ukraine’s Borders
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking online at the Warsaw Security Forum, urged Europe and its allies to stand united against Russia’s attempts to redraw Ukraine’s borders and destabilize the region.
The Gaze reports this, referring to Warsaw Security Forum’s broadcast.
Speaking online, Zelenskyy outlined Kyiv’s position on possible peace talks while also sounding the alarm about Moscow’s use of unconventional tactics beyond the battlefield.
“Ukraine’s borders are defined in our Constitution. They are recognized by all countries of the world and by international law,” he said. “As for the line of contact – the front where fighting continues – this may be the basis for moving onto a diplomatic track. Leaders could agree on a ceasefire, and then negotiating teams could start drafting a plan to end the war. But Russia will no longer draw new borders in Ukraine.”
The president emphasized that Kyiv remains open to diplomacy but only within internationally recognized boundaries. He underscored that any settlement must prevent Moscow from manipulating the situation to legitimize territorial gains achieved through aggression.
Zelenskyy also issued a stark warning about new threats to European security. He revealed that intelligence points to Russia using oil tankers in the Baltic Sea as launch platforms for drones.
Those unmanned aircraft were linked to recent disruptions across Northern Europe, including the temporary closure of airports in Denmark, Germany, Finland, and Lithuania.
“If Russian tankers are being turned into mobile drone bases, they cannot be allowed to operate freely in the Baltic Sea,” Zelenskyy argued. “This is de facto military activity against European countries. Europe therefore has every right to close straits and sea lanes to defend itself.”
His remarks come as NATO and EU states investigate a wave of drone incidents that Danish authorities have described as a “hybrid attack.” In recent days, drones have been sighted over critical infrastructure and airports in multiple Northern European countries, raising concerns of coordinated sabotage or espionage.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, opening the forum in Warsaw, declared that the war in Ukraine is not just a regional conflict but a shared struggle for Western civilization. “This is our war,” Tusk said. “If Russia wins, the consequences will be global and affect future generations. Only joint action by the West can stop Moscow.”
The two-day forum, bringing together 2,500 participants from around 90 countries, focuses on Europe’s defense, transatlantic unity, and accountability for Russia’s aggression. This year’s partner country is France.
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will be awarded the “Knight of Freedom” prize for his contribution to European security.
Ukraine is represented by a high-level delegation led by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybihа.
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