Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski warned that Russia is preparing for “new offensives” in Ukraine, in the context of peace negotiations between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska, reports News.ro.
“We find that the Russian army does not prepare to end the war. On the contrary, it makes movements that indicate preparations for new offensive operations. In such circumstances, it is important that the unity of the world is not threatened.”the Ukrainian leader wrote on X commenting on the joint statement of the 26 EU countries on Alaska negotiations.
“I am grateful to the leaders of Europe for their clear support for our independence, territorial integrity and exactly for such an active approach to diplomacy, which can contribute to the conclusion of this war with a dignificant peace. Indeed, we all support the decision of President Trump and together we must form positions that will not allow Russia. Zelenski stressed.
The Ukrainian leader also draws attention to the fact that issues related to the security of Ukraine and Europe should be discussed by “all together”.
“Any decision must be added to our common security capabilities. And if Russia refuses to end the crimes, it must be held responsible. As long as the war and occupation continue, we all have to maintain the pressure – the pressure of the sanctions, the pressure of diplomacy.Zelenski ends the message posted on X.
Common Declaration of EU leaders
This reaction comes after the heads of state and government of the European Union, except for Hungary, states in a common statement given to the public that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide on their future and that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukrainian and European interests.
On the battlefield, the new developments could be worrying, especially in the current context: Russian forces have launched a surprising attack in eastern Ukraine, east of the Dobropillia mining city, an action that, according to Ukrainian and Russian military bloggers, could become a serious problem for Kiev if you do not counter.
“It is a critical situation. Both in 2014 and in 2015, Russia launched major offensives before negotiations to gain advantages. The current situation is serious, but far from the collapse suggested by some,” He wrote on the X Tatarigami blogger, former officer of the Ukrainian army.
In addition, on Tuesday, the Minsk Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian and Belarus army will organize common strategic exercises in Belarus on September 12-16. Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski had warned some time ago, without giving details or citing evidence that Russia “prepares something” in Belarus this summer under the pretext of routine military exercises. Russia has been used similarly by the pretext of military exercises in Belarus to launch its invasion in Ukraine, in February 2022.
