Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is openly refusing a ceasefire, emphasizing that “they are not afraid in Moscow,” Gazeta Sinjali reports.
In a video message shared on social media platform X, Zelensky stressed that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains focused on continuing the war, while Russian state propagandists are “preparing their audience for the idea that diplomacy will yield no results.”
“There is only one reason for this — in Moscow, they are not afraid. If there is not enough pressure on Russia, they will continue doing what they are used to: continuing the war,” Zelensky said.
He concluded his address with a call for peace:
“We all want this to end. Peace is needed — and it must be a lasting peace.”
Thirty-four days ago, Ukraine responded positively to a U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire, yet Russia has refused to comply ever since.
