Zelenski stressed that Putin hopes to "stay in power until death", but his ambitious plans are not limited to Ukraine, but may lead to a "direct confrontation with the West". The president of Ukraine has called on the United States and Europe to stay united in exerting force on Putin, who fears the European-American alliance and hopes to divide it.
Russia and Ukraine: Partial ceasefire: On the day before Zelenski spoke, Russia and Ukraine agreed to implement a partial ceasefire on attacks on energy infrastructure and war activities in the Black Sea. This agreement was negotiated with the United States, which agreed to extend Russia's access to global markets.
Zelenski expressed concerns that it would be dangerous to submit to Putin's demands and remove him from political and economical isolation. "It is very crucial that America does not aid Putin out of this global isolation now. I think it's dangerous. This is 1 of the most dangerous moments," said Zelenski during his visit to Paris.
Impact on the United States and Europe: Zelenski stressed that the United States and Europe must stay united in exerting force on Putin to prevent him from pursuing his ambitious plans. "Russia opposes all decision of Europe in the safety sphere," said Zelenski, commenting on the situation in the Black Sea.
In the context of the findings made during the American-Russian and American-Ukrainian talks in Saudi Arabia, Zelenski stated that "a truce in the Black Sea is mainly crucial to Russians", and Ukrainians control the situation in these waters. The president of Ukraine argued that his country "defensively defends Europe".
Numeric data: In this context it is worth paying attention to any figures. According to estimates, since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has lost more than 100,000 soldiers and Ukraine has lost more than 30,000. Additionally, this conflict caused mass migration of the population, with over 5 million refugees from Ukraine.
It is besides worth noting that Russia's economy suffered crucial losses as a consequence of sanctions imposed by the West, with estimated losses of over $100 billion. In contrast, Ukraine received crucial financial and military support from the West, with an estimated amount of over $20 billion.
Summary: Zelenski's message caused a sensation in the media, and its consequences could be far-reaching. It is crucial that the United States and Europe stay united in exerting force on Putin to prevent him from pursuing his ambitious plans. The continuation of the conflict in Ukraine could have serious consequences for the safety of Europe and the world.
