{
  "id": 2801838,
  "title": "Over 60% of Russians Want the War to End — Zelenskyy on the Impact of Ukrainian Operations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/over-60-of-russians-want-the-war-to-end-zelenskyy-on-the-impact-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T11:56:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/over-60-of-russians-want-the-war-to-end-zelenskyy-on-the-impact-of-ukrainian-operations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has been prolonging the war in Ukraine, and now over 60% of Russians want a ceasefire, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy made this statement to journalists today, August 23. Putin is expanding the scale of strikes and is waiting for winter to continue the conflict. Ukraine has been systematically targeting Russian businesses, including Wildberries, since 2022, causing significant economic losses for Russia. The president explained that striking Wildberries was calculated due to its role in supplying military goods and being a major source of revenue for Russia. On this single operation against Wildberries alone, Russia suffered direct losses of about one trillion rubles, with additional losses from related companies, individuals, and the need for infrastructure reconstruction totaling three trillion rubles. Ukraine's long-range operations against Russian targets are also having a social impact inside Russia, with many people yearning for the end of the war. According to Zelenskyy, over 60% of Russian society supports a ceasefire, and support ratings for Putin's government have dropped significantly. The Ukrainian leader concluded that this shift in public sentiment indicates a growing desire for peace.",
  "summary": "Three trillion rubles in losses for Russia and a systematic response to strikes on Ukrainian logistics. Ukraine's operations against Russian businesses, including Wildberries, are having a tangible effect on the economy and public mood in the aggressor state. Amid Russian dictator Putin's prolonging of the war, more than 60% of Russians want a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "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."
}