Key statements by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with CBS:<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The inability to transport and sell oil is a major blow to the russian budget \u2014 more than $100 billion a year, and this year the figure will be even higher, at around $150 billion.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Ukraine never strikes first; it responds where it can.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f During the meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Ukraine confirmed its readiness for an energy ceasefire, which should mean a complete halt to attacks on energy infrastructure by both sides, using any type of weapon.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f For russia, energy means selling oil and gas, while for Ukraine, it means electricity and gas supplies for civilians.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f There should be no blockade of agricultural exports, as this is a matter of global food security, and restoring trade is in the interests of both countries.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f If a side declares that it will refrain from attacking certain targets, it should provide a specific list of those targets.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Even during a war, opportunities for de-escalation can be found. If a side engages in negotiations, it means it is demonstrating a willingness \u2014 or political will \u2014 to end the war.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f By the end of this year, the russian army will suffer another 300,000 deaths, bringing the total number of russians killed over five years of war close to one million.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f putin continues the war because there is not enough pressure from russian society, but this internal pressure is already beginning to grow.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The main reason the kremlin leader refuses to stop the war is fear for his own life.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Ukraine is ready to hold elections as soon as tomorrow, but this is impossible during wartime under the Constitution, electoral legislation, and, above all, due to the security situation.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f During wartime, the main goal is peace, while politics takes a back seat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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