Speaking in an interview with Canadian media, Zelenskiy said he does not allow himself to get used to the pain and killing.
“I’m not ready to get used to us suffering to get used to war… (it) motivates me every day to advance towards the victory. And therefore, I want to remain human, ” he said.
Russia has intensified its missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s power and water infrastructure this week in what Ukraine and the West call a campaign to intimidate civilians ahead of the cold winter.
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 this year in what it calls a “special military operation”. Moscow denies deliberately targeting civilians, though the conflict has killed thousands, displaced millions and pulverized Ukrainian cities.
Asked whether he would consider ceding territory to Russian in a peace deal, Zelenskiy said this was not an option.
“Well, the issue is that you can not trade in what’s not yours. That’s what Russia cannot understand… All of our land belongs to the citizens of Ukraine,” said the Ukrainian president.
Considering the fate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who the U.S. and others have accused of war crimes, Zelenskiy said he did not care what happened to him but added:
“People have to take responsibility for their actions no matter what, no matter when.
“Peace is not enough.”
