Zelenskyy outlines conditions for swiftly ending the war with Russia
The war will end if the West remains united and forces Russia to cease fire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. / © Associated Press
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on Putin’s latest statement about the «inevitable reconciliation between the Ukrainian and Russian peoples.» According to the Head of State, no reconciliation is possible without strength and support.
He made this statement during a press conference.
«If Ukraine is strong, the war will end as soon as possible, ” Zelenskyy emphasized.
He stresses that all key instruments of influence are now in the hands of the United States and Europe. In the President’s view, preserving unity among these partners is the main condition for ending the conflict.
«Forcing Russia to agree to a complete and unconditional ceasefire is a task initiated by the U.S., and Ukraine supports it, ” he noted.
Zelenskyy also emphasized the importance of defense support: Ukraine expects the delivery of 3 million artillery shells as part of partner initiatives, including the Czech one.
«This doesn’t mean anyone wants a long war. We want to end it. And all wars end — just like dictatorships and the lives of empires come to an end, ” Zelenskyy concluded.