{
  "id": 10062683,
  "title": "Zelensky: Russians are not currently preparing to end war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/zelensky-russians-are-not-currently-preparing-to-end-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T20:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Politics",
    "slug": "ukrinform-politics",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4168411-zelensky-russians-are-not-currently-preparing-to-end-war.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Zelensky of Ukraine emphasized in a recent video address that the Russians are not currently preparing to end the ongoing war. He stated in the video posted on Facebook, \"Clearly, the Russians are not preparing to end the war. At least not right now.\" President Zelensky expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that he always finds excuses not to engage in discussions for a peaceful resolution. He emphasized that the repeated failure of Putin to hold such talks over the years demonstrates his unwillingness to end the conflict. Zelensky highlighted that this issue was also discussed during a recent meeting with the President of the United States, corroborating that the US assessment aligns with his own. Zelensky stressed that Russia must develop a desire to spend money on something other than waging war, suggesting a shift from military expenditure to peaceful endeavors. He affirmed that Ukraine is working collaboratively with the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, and numerous other nations to address and alleviate the situation. Zelensky indicated a future filled with diplomatic engagements throughout October to alter the course of events. In addition to these diplomatic efforts, he urged for the enhancement of mechanisms like the Lindsey Graham Act and other pressure tactics to ensure a more robust response. Zelensky reiterated that the world must choose stronger reactions to prevent the war from escalating further.",
  "summary": "In an evening video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Russians are not currently preparing to end the war.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}