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WORLD · JUL 29, 2026
Zelensky Says Regaining Crimea Is Not Current Priority
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that avoiding personnel losses is a more immediate concern than regaining control of the Crimea peninsula.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in an interview with Fox News that regaining control of the Crimea peninsula is not currently a priority for Ukraine. Although he described the territory as "very important" to the country, he indicated that avoiding the loss of personnel is the more immediate concern.
Zelensky suggested that the possibility of regaining the peninsula, which joined Russia in 2014, could be revisited in the future. When asked for further clarification on the timeline or likelihood, he remarked, "It's a pity. No. Or not yet. We will see, I don't know."
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