Україна веде переговори з партнерами щоб досягти справжнього миру

We are continuing our active negotiations with partners to reach a common position for a reliable peace for Ukraine – a truly genuine peace. And if everyone perceives the opportunities and threats in the same way, then it will be possible to achieve a truly lasting peace. There is already a lot of support, and it comes in the new circumstances, with a deadline now set for Russia to cease fire.

So far, we see that the Russians are ignoring it – at least for now. Today has once again brought killings and Russian shelling. Over a hundred strike drones were launched overnight against Ukraine, followed during the day by air bomb strikes, intense assaults on the frontline, and yet more air raid alerts in our cities and communities.

I will cite just one of Russia’s war crimes committed today. In Kherson, a 13-year-old boy was deliberately wounded by a munition dropped from a Russian drone. He is receiving medical care. That is, Russia’s hunt for civilians in Kherson continues. This is a deliberate destruction of life. No orders to stop have been given to the Russian army. We are speaking with our partners to ensure real steps are taken. More than a dozen conversations have been held with leaders and heads of government.

Today, I want to thank everyone around the world who is helping us – helping bring the war to an end.