Zelensky challenges US on Donbas security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly challenged US Secretary of State Rubio over conflicting statements on security guarantees for Ukraine. In a video statement, Zelensky asserted that the US position implies security guarantees are only possible if Ukraine withdraws from Donbas, effectively ending the war on Russian terms. He directly questioned who was lying in the diplomatic exchange, stating 'We are not idiots. We are adults. We understand what this message means.' The remarks highlight a significant public rift in US-Ukrainian diplomacy regarding the conditions for ending the conflict.