“We are now getting good signals from Europe about Europeans’ readiness to step up pressure on the aggressor,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on Jan. 27.
Dear Ukrainians!
Today has been a busy day of diplomatic work. I have just spoken with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Earlier today, I also held conversations with the Prime Minister of Norway and the Chancellor of Austria. I want to express my gratitude for the support. What is happening in the negotiations with the United States and with Russia is a matter of very genuine interest. Our teams are working intensively – just today, we’ve been working with government officials and the Office of the President team on the reconstruction document. I hope our partners are approaching the tasks with the same determination. Clear security guarantees for Ukraine and all of Europe, fully defined commitments and opportunities for Ukraine’s reconstruction, and, of course, real prospects to bring this war to a dignified conclusion. Right now, there can be no doubt anywhere in the world about what this war is, who started it, or why the war continues. Everyone understands that this is Russia’s war. And the responsibility to end the war also lies with Russia. And Russia must face the pressure.
Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine