Zelenskyy: We have received new signals that next year will be a year of war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Russia-Ukraine War, released a video message. Zelenskyy said, "Today, we received new signals from Moscow that next year will be a year of war. These signals are not directed only at us. It is important for our partners to see this. Especially our partners in the US, who often say that Russia wants to end the war."year will be a year of war. These signals are not directed only at us. It is important for our partners to see this. Especially our partners in the US, who often say that Russia wants to end the war."year will be a year of war. These signals are not directed only at us. It is important for our partners to see this. Especially our partners in the US, who often say that Russia wants to end the war."ear will be a year of war. These signals are not directed only at us. It is important for our partners to see this. Especially our partners in the US, who often say that Russia wants to end the war."who often say that Russia wants to end thewar, our partners in the US," he said.

Stating that Russia'sstatements should be taken into account and responded to, Zelenskyy noted that the Russians could undermine diplomatic initiatives, exert pressure through certainclauses, and continue their desire to annex Ukrainian territories. attempting to coverit up, he noted.

Russiawill, after Ukraine, oneday target other countriesin Europe that they might call their "historic lands" in the future.claiming that Zelenskyy said, "Against this Russian historicalmadness, realprotection is needed and right nowwith all ourpartners, this protection istrulywe continue to workto ensureit," he said.

Emphasizing thatfinancial and political decisions regarding security guarantees for Ukraine and Russian assetsmust be taken, Zelenskyy stated, "Allof our partnersmust realizethey must see, accept, and show the courage to act accordingly," he said.

"Russia will liberate its historical lands through military means."

Russian President Vladimir Putin made these remarks at the expanded meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry Board.In thestatement, he touched upon the gains Russia has made in the war in Ukraine this year and developments in the conflict. Putin said, "This year, we have liberated more than 300 settlements, includinglarge cities that had been turned into fortified strongholds. Our military operationwill undoubtedly be successful. We are open to resolvingissues through diplomacy,butwe prefer to get to the root of the matter and resolve theconflict in this way. However, if the Ukrainian sideand its foreign supporters do not approach significant negotiations,Russia will reclaim its historic lands through militarymeans.Furthermore, thethe creation and expansion of a buffer zonewill also be frequentlybrought to the agenda," hesaid.

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