Main theses of Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a press conference in South Africa
Key statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the media during a press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following their talks.
▫️ This morning, Ukraine experienced a new, very large-scale russian attack. The russians used over 200 missiles and drones. There are destructions and casualties. Over 80 people have been wounded across all regions of Ukraine.
▫️ The conversation in London was tough, but constructive. It ended not with disagreements but with a desire to keep working. The main issue in London was how to stop the war, how to stop putin.
▫️ If russia claims readiness for a ceasefire, they must stop the mass strikes on Ukraine.
▫️ Ukraine above all wants the war to end. And today’s meeting in South Africa began with the question of how to end the war.
▫️ The first step towards ending the war is a ceasefire. Everyone agreed to this, except Russia.
▫️ The role of the G20, where South Africa currently holds the presidency, in global efforts for peace in Ukraine can be greater.
▫️ As long as there is war in Ukraine, there will be no peace in the world. That is why Ukraine wants peaceful initiatives to be supported by all. It is important that African countries also support them.
▫️ The President of South Africa received a list of 400 Ukrainian children who are in russia against their will.
▫️ putin does not like the presence of the Ukrainian President in South Africa. russians want exclusive presence on the continent. Ukraine does not seek exclusivity; it wants to build partnerships.
▫️ A new peace document, after the meeting in London, is on Donald Trump’s desk.
