Zelenskyy sees chance for ceasefire, urges stronger pressure on Russia
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Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:40:00 +0300

Zelenskyy said this in his evening address.Zelenskyy reported that the head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, is coordinating the work of security advisers who continue negotiations. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha is also maintaining constant communication with European colleagues and the American side."Everyone shares the understanding that there is an opportunity to achieve at least a ceasefire, and it all depends on the right pressure on Russia. The decision must be made there — that the war they started, they must also end," the president stressed.Read also Polish Prime Minister suggests war in Ukraine could soon be "frozen"He emphasized that despite blocking information about its losses, Russia cannot hide the damage to its economy, businesses, and logistics. The president noted that sanctions can work effectively and that, with global support, there is a chance to end the war."Today, I approved several of our new sanctions packages — packages from Ukraine — and the corresponding decisions will follow soon," Zelenskyy added.A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin could take place late next week, a senior White House official has confirmed.
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