"We are closer to peace than we think" – Zelensky
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the end of the war is "closer than many people think" and stressed that the approach of peace depends on the support of the West.
The Ukrainian leader stated this during an interview with "Good Morning America" on the ABC News channel.
The Ukrainian president also added that the Kursk operation showed the inability of the Russian Federation to defend its entire territory.
The head of state believes that the advancement of Ukraine's Defense Forces showed the fear of dictator Vladimir Putin.
"It's true. He's very afraid. Because his people saw that he can't protect his entire territory. Only from a strong position can Ukraine push Putin to end the war," Zelensky emphasized.
As Zelensky noted, the victory plan, which he intends to present to US President Joe Biden, provides for a significant strengthening of Ukraine. Zelensky explained that the approach to peace depends on the extent to which the West will continue to support Ukraine.
"I think we are closer to peace than we think. We are closer to the end of the war. The victory plan is to strengthen Ukraine. That is why we are asking our friends and our allies to strengthen us. This is very important," the president of Ukraine emphasized.
It should be noted that during his speech at the Future Summit at the UN, Zelensky called for global unity to overcome the destructive power of the Russian Federation and its accomplices.
For reference:
The two-day Future Summit began on September 22 at the UN headquarters in New York, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a speech.
The summit is scheduled to include about 250 speeches by heads of delegations from almost all countries of the world (about 190), represented by heads of states, governments, their deputies or ministers, and more than 60 representatives of international organizations.
During each five-minute speech, the speakers must address the search for solutions to global challenges.
According to the summit's results, the so-called Future Pact should be agreed upon, with sections on:
- sustainable development and its financing,
- international peace and security,
- science,
- technology,
- innovation,
- digital cooperation,
- youth and future generations,
- and transformation of global management.
The chapter on international peace and security contains provisions regarding the need to eliminate the root causes of armed conflicts, protect the civilian population, prosecute war crimes, combat threats at sea, prevent terrorism, etc.
