Zelenskyy Says Russia 'Trying to Buy Time' to 'Continue War'
- On Tuesday, Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia for stalling peace negotiations in an effort to continue its three-year-long invasion.
- This accusation followed failed direct talks in Istanbul on Friday, the first in over three years, where Russia made unrealistic territorial demands.
- US President Donald Trump held multiple calls with Zelensky and Putin, pushing for a 30-day ceasefire, while Putin proposed negotiating a memorandum without agreeing to an immediate ceasefire.
- Zelensky remarked on social media that it is clear Russia aims to delay progress to persist with its military campaign and control of territory, while the EU imposed sanctions on 200 Russian ships to increase pressure on Moscow.
- The ongoing conflict, with Russia controlling one-fifth of Ukraine and advancing militarily, suggests that tough consequences will follow if Russia refuses an unconditional ceasefire.
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After Trump's phone call with Putin, it is clear: Russia is playing for time. The Kremlin is counting on it to replace the losses in this war of wear and tear better than Kiev, military expert Gustav Gressel believes – and is already exploring opportunities for an attack on Europe.
Zelenski, Following the Conversation Between Trump and Putin: “Russia Is Trying to Buy Time to Continue the War and Occupation”
Ukraine has more in mind a marathon than a half-hearted race in the struggle to shake off the Russian yoke. It does not trust that in the short term there will be a just peace that gives stability and security to the country and prepares for a conflict that can last decades. It recognizes this during a conversation with THE COUNTRY late Monday a senior official from the office of President Volodimir Zelenski directly involved in the coming of th…
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