Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticized the Russian leadership for systematically rejecting international calls to cease military actions. In an official statement distributed through the X platform, the leader emphasized the serious challenges to achieving peace.
Diplomatic tension escalated weeks before Zelensky's planned visit to Washington, where President Donald Trump expects to propose an alternative approach to resolving the conflict. The American leader insists on direct negotiations for a lasting agreement, aiming to bypass traditional temporary ceasefire.
Zelensky emphasized that the Russian side has not yet set a deadline for ending military actions, which further complicates the peace process. The upcoming meeting between the Ukrainian and American presidents is seen as a critical moment in efforts to de-escalate the conflict.