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Putin no longer holds upper hand in war, still won't budge on ceasefire, Zelensky says
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost the initiative in the war, but refuses to declare a ceasefire despite pressure.
- Zelensky credited Ukraine's advancing defense technology, efforts to minimize battlefield losses, and support from allies, including the late Senator Lindsey Graham, for shifting the war's momentum.
- After meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelensky discussed plans for producing Patriot missile interceptors and reviving diplomatic talks with Moscow, with Trump agreeing to grant necessary licenses.
- Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine, Trump, and Europe share a goal of achieving a ceasefire, but Putin's unwillingness to negotiate remains the main obstacle to peace.
- Despite heavy Russian casualties, Zelensky warned that Putin plans a new large-scale mobilization, signaling continued resistance to ending the conflict; Ukraine insists on a ceasefire before any territorial negotiations.
