As soon as pressure slightly eases, Russia attempts to step back from diplomacy and, on the eve of winter, strikes Ukraine’s energy infrastructure almost daily.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a Facebook post seen by Ukrinform.
“Chernihiv and Sumy regions – recovery efforts are now ongoing everywhere after Russian strikes on our energy infrastructure. They even used FPV drones to attack transformers in the Zaporizhzhia region. I thank the repair crews, energy workers, all municipal services, and the State Emergency Service who are working almost around the clock and supporting people,” Zelensky said.
He added that reports had already been submitted by Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba and Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, noting that the necessary forces are in place and that every region is doing its utmost to restore power supply.
Zelensky stressed that diplomats and political leaders must work just as actively and efficiently.
According to the president, a few weeks ago, a few weeks ago, when Russian leader Vladimir Putin felt real pressure and the threat of Tomahawks, he immediately showed willingness to return to diplomacy. But as soon as the pressure eased slightly, the Russians began trying to weasel out of diplomacy and delay the dialogue.
“Russia’s tactic is killing people and terror through cold. On the eve of winter, the Russians are striking our infrastructure and energy facilities literally every day. Only pressure on Russia can fix this and stop it. Only sufficient long-range capabilities in our defense bring Putin back to reality. We must end this war, and only pressure will lead to peace,” Zelensky said.
Earlier reports said that the leaders of several European countries and the European Union leadership had issued a joint statement supporting U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative for the immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and the start of peace negotiations based on the current line of contact.
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