https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-wants-peace-but-won-t-give-in-zelenskiy-says-on-independence-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-wants-peace-but-won-t-give-in-zelenskiy-says-on-independence-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-wants-peace-but-won-t-give-in-zelenskiy-says-on-independence-day#u47775Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:10:38 +0000Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine wants peace but will not give in to demands. This was announced on Ukraine's Independence Day, marking 35 years of independence. The statement comes amid ongoing conflict with Russia.Why it mattersUkraine's Independence Day is a significant event, commemorating the country's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The current conflict with Russia, which began in 2022, has put immense pressure on Ukraine's state-building efforts. The international community has been involved in providing support to Ukraine.What