Zelensky: peace demands pressure on Russia, not Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that achieving peace requires pressure on Russia, not on Ukraine.

He stated this in his video address, Ukrinform reports.

“Now every eliminated Russian occupier, every replenishment of our exchange fund for Ukraine, every Russian assault Ukrainians have repelled, every piece of destroyed Russian equipment, every deep strike we carry out – these are all arguments showing that it’s worth standing with Ukraine, worth helping Ukraine, and that it is not Ukraine that must be pressured for peace, but Russia – the sole reason this war drags on,” the head of state said.

Zelensky thanked all Ukrainian soldiers and everyone who supports the Ukrainian army and the country.

“Russians are peddling the narrative around the world that Ukraine allegedly cannot defend itself. They are saying that Ukrainian warriors cannot defend themselves. The daily combat results of the Ukrainian army, the daily results of our special forces, and our deep strikes – these are all proof that Ukraine can defend its interests,” the President underscored.

As reported, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine will use every opportunity — even the smallest — to achieve a just peace, and it is crucial “not to allow anyone to portray Ukraine or Europe as obstacles to peace.”

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine