Zelenskyy calls talks with Trump «last mile» on the road to peace
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the talks with the US President Donald Trump, The Ukrainian government has stated that the peace process has reached its final stage.
«The meeting was good, it's the last mile,» Zelenskyy said, commenting on the peace talks with Trump.
Contacts with Russia and the role of Moscow
Speaking about the visit of American representatives to Moscow, the President of Ukraine emphasised that the key issue is Russia's readiness to end the war.
«Now it's all about when Russia will be ready to stop,» Zelenskyy said.
Meeting in the United Arab Emirates
According to the head of state, A trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States and Russia is scheduled for tomorrow in the United Arab Emirates, which should last two days.
«I hope that the Emirates are aware of this,» Zelensky added ironically.
The situation at the front and Russia's losses
The President of Ukraine stressed that the war remains difficult for both sides, but Ukraine responds to Russian attacks.
He also provided data on the losses of the Russian army:
a year ago - about 14 thousand per month;
Today. up to 35 thousand per month;
during mobilisation approximately 43 thousand.
Criticism of European politicians
Separately, Zelenskyy spoke harshly about European politicians who, in his opinion, are not in the right, acting against the interests of Europe.
«Every Victor who sells the interests of Europe deserves a slap on the wrist,» the president said.
Context.
Zelenskyy's statements came amid intensified international negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine and the search for diplomatic formats involving key global players.
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