President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that diplomatic contacts with European partners and the United States have entered a new stage, and the end of the war may become possible within the next six months. He said this during the opening ceremony of the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union.
According to the head of state, the current dynamics of the negotiations give grounds to talk about a realistic timeframe for the cessation of hostilities.
“We note that the negotiations have reached a new milestone together with our European partners and, of course, with the United States and all members of the coalition of the willing. We understand that this war may end during your presidency, Zelensky noted. At the same time, the President of Ukraine emphasized that the path to peace requires further strengthening of international pressure on Russia and maintaining the steady support of Ukraine from its allies. He announced the preparation of new restrictive measures, in particular regarding the so-called shadow fleet of the Russian Federation. “A new package is being prepared, many steps are being taken to strike at Russia’s shadow fleet, because every dollar that Russia loses, it loses as an aggressor,” emphasized the head of state.
Zelensky also emphasized that sanctions and the consolidated position of the international community remain key factors in stopping Russian aggression.
