The dramatic message transmitted by Zelenski when Trump and Putin started discussions in Alaska
Volodimir Zelenski, President of Ukraine, at a conference in Rome. Photo: Francesco Foia / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia
“Russia has to put an end to the war that itself has been extending for years,” said President Volodimir Zelenski, who warned that Moscow's forces continue to attack multiple targets in Ukraine including on peace negotiations, “writes The Guardian.
While Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin began their summit in Alaska, focused on the end of the Russian war against Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski offered a dramatic update on Ukraine's struggles in a discourse transmitted on social networks.
“On the day of the negotiations, the Russians continue to kill. And that says a lot,” Zelenski wrote in an X post, which accompanied the video.
On the day of negotiations, The Russians has Killing as Well. And that speaks volumes. Recently, Weʼve Discussed with the US and European what can Truy work. Everyone Needs has just end to the war. UKRAINE IS READY TO WORK AS PRODUCTIVELY AS Possible to bring the War to an end,… pic.twitter.com/tmn8f4jdzl
– Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир зеленський (@zezekyyua) August 15, 2025
He listed a series of targets hit by the Russians.
“Sumî – a Russian attack on the central market. The Dnipro region – attacks on cities and businesses. Zaporojie, Herson region, Donetk region – deliberate Russian attacks. The war continues, and this is because there is no order and even a signal that Moscow is preparing to end this war,”
“Russia has to put an end to the war she herself in the beginning and has been extending for years,” Zelenski added.
“The killing must cease. A meeting of the leaders is required-at least of Ukraine, America and Russia-and in such a format, effective decisions are possible. Security guarantees are needed. Sustainable peace is needed,” said the president of Ukraine.
Donald Trump arrived in Alaska on Friday for the summit with Vladimir Putin declaring that he wants to see “today” a armistice in the Ukraine war.
Observers say there is little chance of getting it.
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski and his European allies actually fear that Trump could betray Ukraine, accepting conflict freezing and recognizing Russia's control over a fifth of Ukraine.
Trump has tried to calm these concerns, repeatedly asserting in recent days that he would let Ukraine decide on any territorial exchanges.
“I'm not here to negotiate for Ukraine, I'm here to bring them to the negotiations,” he said.
Asked what would make the meeting a success, he stressed: “I want to see a quick armistice. I will not be satisfied if it will not be today. I want the killings to stop.”
