Kathrine Frich
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, “The Russians simply want to buy time, not end the war.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, “The Russians simply want to buy time, not end the war.”
Kremlin Accuses UK of Sabotaging Peace Talks
The Russian Embassy in London claimed there were “incessant attempts by London and some of its partners to disrupt a peaceful resolution of the conflict.”
They said Britain’s actions show “the opportunistic approach of the European capitals, which are counting on continuing to use Ukraine as an anti-Russian battering ram.”
This comes ahead of a high-stakes Putin–Trump summit in Alaska.
Moscow Pushes “Root Causes” Peace Plan
The Kremlin insists Putin is “open to settling the Ukrainian conflict through political and diplomatic means.”
Officials say they seek “a lasting and long-term peace, which can only be achieved by eradicating the root causes of the crisis.”
However, Moscow opposes calls for a ceasefire before any deal.
Zelensky Warns of Russian Deception
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, “The Russians simply want to buy time, not end the war.”
He argued that battlefield realities and “wicked strikes on civilian infrastructure” prove Putin’s intentions are not peaceful.
Kyiv’s intelligence says Russia is redeploying forces for fresh offensives.
“Not Preparing for Peace”
Zelensky stated that Putin “is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war.”
He warned the Russian leader aims to present the Alaska meeting as “his personal victory” before continuing the conflict.
“If someone is preparing for peace, this is not what he does,” Zelensky added.
Reports of Possible Territorial Concessions
Sources suggest Kyiv could accept a freeze on the front lines, leaving Russia in control, but not sovereignty, over Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea.
Trump, however, said, “We are going to try to get some of that territory back for Ukraine.”
This includes strategic parts of the country’s coastline.
Another dozen servicemen suffered acoustic trauma and acute stress injuries.
