Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed the world in a strong statement emphasizing the urgency of implementing a U.S.-proposed ceasefire in the sky, at sea, and on the front lines. He highlighted that tomorrow marks one week since the proposal has been on the table, and its implementation could have started long ago, potentially saving countless human lives.

Zelenskiy criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for stalling the process, making it clear that even those who previously refused to acknowledge the truth now see that Putin is prolonging the war.

"For a week now, Putin has been unable to say ‘yes’ to the ceasefire proposal. He’s saying whatever he wants, but not what the whole world wants to hear," Zelenskiy stated.

The Ukrainian leader stressed that the unconditional ceasefire proposal is about more than just halting military operations—it is about saving lives and allowing diplomats to negotiate long-term security and peace. However, Russia has continued to ignore the initiative, demonstrating a lack of commitment to ending the war.

Zelenskiy called for increased international pressure to force Moscow to accept that the war must be brought to an end. He urged world leaders to take decisive action, ensuring that Russia can no longer evade responsibility for the ongoing conflict.

The situation remains critical, and global attention is now focused on whether Russia will eventually comply with the ceasefire proposal or continue its aggression despite mounting pressure.