### Zelenskyy Rebukes Trump's Rapid Peace Plan for Ukraine Conflict

During a press conference in Budapest, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed rapid peace agreement to resolve the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow. Zelenskyy stated that such a swift resolution would likely be detrimental to Ukraine.

“I believe that President Trump genuinely desires a quick resolution to end Russia's aggression against Ukraine,” Zelenskyy told journalists. “However, just because he wants it, doesn’t mean it will happen that way.” Trump, who recently secured reelection, claimed that he could finalize a peace deal within 24 hours of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy, who was attending a European leaders' assembly in Budapest, emphasized the need for a fair conclusion to the ongoing war. He argued that rushing into a ceasefire or hastily forging a peace agreement could spell disaster for Ukraine. “Trump wants to end this war, and so do we, but it must be a fair ending,” Zelenskyy noted. “If it occurs too swiftly, it will be a loss for Ukraine.”

The Ukrainian President also addressed comments made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who earlier called for an immediate ceasefire. Referring to Orbán’s remarks, Zelenskyy reminded that a ceasefire attempt in 2014 led to the loss of Crimea and eventually escalated into a full-scale invasion. He argued that an unenforceable ceasefire now would only undermine Ukraine's independence.

Moreover, Zelenskyy warned of the escalating involvement of North Korean troops in the conflict, calling for increased political pressure from Ukraine's Western allies. He cautioned that without significant action, North Korea could expand its military presence in the war, emboldened by perceived global inaction. “If there is no political pressure and decision-making, North Korea will send more soldiers to the battlefield, as Putin is always watching for global reactions, which I believe are currently insufficient,” he warned.

Zelenskyy’s comments underscore the complexities of the conflict and the challenges in achieving a peace that safeguards Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.