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End Of Russia-Ukraine War Is ‘Closer Than We Think’ – Zelensky
“I believe we are closer to peace than we think, but we must remain strong,” he told ABC News.
Zelensky plans to present a strategy to U.S. President Joe Biden that will focus on strengthening Ukraine’s military, rather than negotiating with Russia directly.
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He described the plan as a “bridge to a diplomatic solution” that would push Russian President Vladimir Putin towards ending the conflict.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded cautiously to reports of Ukraine’s plan, asserting that the war would only end once Russia achieves its objectives.
Zelensky is expected to ask for more support from Western countries, including the use of long-range missiles that could strike deep into Russian territory. While Biden has not yet made a decision, Zelensky emphasized that the U.S. must lead the way.
The Ukrainian leader is set to address the UN General Assembly and meet with U.S. presidential candidates, including Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, during his trip to the U.S. this week.
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Meanwhile, Czech President Petr Pavel told the New York Times that Ukraine may need to be “realistic” about regaining lost territories, suggesting that a portion of the country could remain under Russian control for years. He predicted that neither Ukraine nor Russia would achieve a decisive victory, and the war would likely end with a compromise.
Zelensky’s visit comes amid continued Russian attacks on Ukraine, including a recent strike on Poltava in the east and deadly airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia. Russian forces are also advancing in the Donbas region, closing in on cities like Vuhledar.
Ukrainian military expert Kostyantyn Mashovets warned that Ukrainians should brace for the possible loss of key towns in Donbas.
“I would love to be wrong,” he wrote on Facebook.
“But from the information I have… this is a very likely scenario of events in the near future.”
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