“There is growing fatigue with Russia — even among those globally who assist in bypassing sanctions and sustaining your economy. After 26 years in power, age is impacting you. Over time, fatigue with you will only increase,” wrote Zelenskyy.
Putin mentioned he has not rejected a meeting but proper arrangements need to be established first, based on an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska last year, where Trump reportedly agreed Ukraine should relinquish Donbas to halt the war.
The Kremlin has since demanded Ukraine withdraw from four regions declared by Moscow as Russian — without controlling them completely.
“We have heard you were promised in Alaska the resolution of certain issues concerning Ukraine and Europe. But you can see that Ukrainian and European issues are not decided in Anchorage,” noted Zelenskyy in his letter.
Putin stated that only Ukraine is currently interested in meetings to halt the Russian offensive. He then encouraged his troops in Ukraine: “Keep working, brothers.”
Reacting to the Russian leader’s remarks, Zelenskyy stated Friday evening, “Unfortunately, Russia chooses war again. He just does not want to end it. Many will be disappointed by this weak response … So it means Russia needs to have less money and more pressure on it.”
Ukraine has countered Putin’s full-scale invasion by targeting oil refineries across Russia to inflict damage on the Kremlin’s war resources.
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