Zelensky warns: Russia deceiving the world to prolong war
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, warns that Russia is attempting to deceive the United States and other countries to prolong the military conflict. There are no indications of actions being taken to bring Kyiv and Moscow closer to peace.
What do you need to know?
- Russia is not preparing for peace: Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that despite declarations, Russia is not taking steps towards ending the war.
- Increased activity on the front: After Easter, Russia resumed its offensive, indicating a lack of desire to end the conflict.
- Diplomatic meetings during the ongoing war since 2022: Recent talks in the Vatican and Rome confirm that Ukraine's partners are aware of the situation.
What are Russia's actions on the front?
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, noted in his evening speech that Russia shows no signs of preparing to make peace. Instead, after Easter, Russian forces resumed their offensive, leading to further losses. Zelensky emphasized that Russia is trying to deceive the world, including the United States, to prolong the conflict.
Does Ukraine have international support?
Zelensky highlighted the need for international pressure on Russia to force it to take steps towards ending the war. The recent meeting between the Ukrainian president and Donald Trump during funeral ceremonies in the Vatican confirms that Ukraine's partners understand the situation and are ready to continue their support.
"The Russians talk a lot about their supposed readiness to accept American proposals, but so far there has been no preparation by the Russian army for real silence. On the contrary, in the period after Easter, the occupiers resumed their usual assault activity—of course at the cost of significant losses, the Russians are trying to move forward," said the President of Ukraine in his evening speech on Sunday.
What are the actions of the Ukrainian armed forces?
The President of Ukraine informed that Ukrainian armed forces continue their activities in the Kursk and Belgorod regions. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine maintains its presence on Russian territory, which is part of the country's defensive strategy.