- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for increased global pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt strikes and end the invasion.
- Ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia focus on stopping hostilities in the Black Sea, with US and Ukrainian officials meeting for negotiations.
- Putin rejects a full ceasefire but agrees to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, while aerial attacks continue from both sides.
Will Pressure on Putin Finally End the War?
As ceasefire talks unfold in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on world leaders to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end to the ongoing invasion. Speaking in a social media address, Zelenskyy emphasized that only Putin has the power to issue a real order to stop the attacks.
The discussions in Riyadh included US and Ukrainian officials focusing on a potential ceasefire in the Black Sea region. However, while Ukraine and the US pushed for a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire, Putin refused, agreeing only to a temporary halt in aerial strikes on energy facilities. Meanwhile, Russian officials are set to hold separate talks with American representatives.
Despite negotiations, the situation on the ground remains volatile. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have escalated aerial attacks in recent days, raising concerns about worsening violence before any peace agreement can be reached.
Will Russia Bow to Diplomatic Pressure?
Zelenskyy accused Russia of deliberately prolonging the war, saying that an unconditional ceasefire proposal had been on the table since March 11, but Putin’s government continued its assaults. He stressed that unless the international community increases diplomatic and economic pressure, Russia will continue to “despise real diplomacy” and carry out devastating strikes.
With hostilities intensifying, all eyes are on whether ongoing talks in Saudi Arabia can lead to any breakthrough. While some hope diplomacy can bring a truce, others fear that without stronger global intervention, the war will drag on, causing further destruction and loss of life.
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