Zelenskyy announces joint plan to force Russia to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv and its international partners have a joint plan to force Moscow to end the war. Zelenskyy noted that while Russian President Vladimir Putin does not wish to stop the conflict, he will be compelled to do so through collective pressure, though specific details of the strategy were not disclosed.

Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity for the Ukrainian military to maintain defensive positions while continuing strikes on Russian territory. He also called on international partners to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, highlighting a critical shortage of interceptors, such as the PAC-3 for Patriot systems, needed to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Ukrainian negotiators have reportedly submitted proposals for ending the war to the United States. These developments occur as Washington-led peace negotiations remain stalled and territorial disputes persist. Russia continues to reject calls for a ceasefire along current front lines, demanding control over the entire Donbas region, a condition Kyiv deems unacceptable. Ukrainian leadership hopes the active phase of the war may conclude before winter to avoid further large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure.