Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky He strongly criticized Russia, stating that Moscow rejected all peace proposals while failing to achieve its military objectives in Ukraine. In his daily address, he also ridiculed the fuel shortages now affecting several Russian regions.
The Ukrainian head of state asserted that the Kremlin had set, then postponed fifteen times over the past four years, deadlines for taking control of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. According to him, these postponements illustrate the difficulties encountered by Russian forces on the ground.
These statements come the day after Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a Ukrainian proposal to suspend long-range airstrikes and reduce the intensity of the fighting. For Volodymyr Zelensky, this decision demonstrates that Moscow refuses any progress toward a negotiated solution to the conflict.
The Ukrainian president also asserted that Vladimir Putin was "out of touch with reality," citing the long lines observed at some Russian gas stations following Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities. According to him, these difficulties are a direct consequence of the war initiated by Russia.
“Even an oil-producing state is now facing fuel shortages,” said Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing that Ukrainian operations targeted strategic objectives, not civilians. He asserted that Ukraine was conducting strikes “with precision” as part of its military effort.
As fighting continues, the exchange of statements between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders reflects the current diplomatic impasse. Prospects for a ceasefire or negotiations remain limited, while military operations continue on multiple fronts.
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