This war must be brought to an end, says Ukrainian President Zelenskiyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy said this war must be ended. Pressure must be enforced on Moscow to stop the conflict. He said Putin understands nothing but force and pressure.

“Of course, we are doing and will continue to do everything necessary to protect our state and our people. The U.S. President is absolutely right – this must be done not only in defense. Meanwhile, we do not slow down in diplomacy, in all our contacts with partners, so that negotiations do take place – the kind of negotiations that can truly bring peace closer”, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy said in a statement in recorded video.

Zelenskiyy said National security advisors are working – they had a conversation yesterday and there has been a lot of communication today as well.

He said at their level, the military – the Commander-in-Chief, the General Staff – are working on the military component of the security guarantees for Ukraine.

“Now, each day carves out the contours of future security architecture for Ukraine. Weapons, funds, cooperation with partners, forces on the ground, in the air, and at sea,” He said in a statement.

“And every day, there will be new steps taken by partners to support Ukraine – I will have a lot of diplomatic work to do. I thank everyone who stands with us, with Ukraine,” he added.