We do not legally recognise any of our temporarily occupied territories as Russian. This is the Ukrainian land.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “We do not legally recognise any of our temporarily occupied territories as Russian. This is the Ukrainian land.”
On the recordMay 14, 2025
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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cnn.comEditor's note · Context
Zelensky asserts Ukraine's claim over occupied territories amidst Russian demands.
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