Zelenskyy: Ukraine aims to force Russia to end war before winter
Ukraine is working to force Russia to end the war before this winter, although Kyiv recognizes that Moscow intends to do the opposite, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors in Kyiv, the We Are Ukraine television channel reported on Aug. 3.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated during a meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors in Kyiv that the goal of Ukraine is to force Russia to end the war before winter. Despite recognizing that Moscow aims to continue the conflict, Zelenskyy emphasized that maximum support for the government's efforts with international partners should be provided as a main objective for Ukraine this year.
He added that pressure on Russia must become so intense that Moscow has no option but to agree to end the war. However, Zelenskyy acknowledged that it is currently impossible to predict when Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, sanctions against Moscow, and diplomatic efforts will yield results. The Kremlin has not dismissed the possibility of launching another round of mobilization following Russia's State Duma elections on September 20, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal on August 2.
During a meeting on June 25, Zelenskyy approved a "40-day influence operation" against Russia in an effort to compel Moscow to seek peace.
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