Ceasefire proposal stands — Zelensky's address

 

On Wednesday, May 7, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that Russia had once again struck at our territory. At the same time, the aggressor country does not accept the ceasefire proposal.

The Ukrainian leader said it in his evening video address.

Strikes on Ukraine

Zelensky noted that today, in fact, there have been air raid alerts in our country all day. In particular, at night, there was another attack by Russian ballistic missiles and more than 140 drones. It was loud in Kyiv and other cities, unfortunately, there are dead and wounded.

"Rescue efforts continue all day in Kharkiv, Sumy, and the capital. I am grateful to all our people who save and help every day. Each mobile fire group, each air defense unit, our combat aviation — I thank you for your effective duty shifts," he said.

According to the President, work with partners continues every week to ensure that Ukrainian air is protected. Currently, they are discussing not only the acquisition of new Air Defence Systems and missiles for them, but also the possibility of localising the production of the necessary systems and missiles. He emphasized that this is one of the strategic decisions that are needed. 

Ceasefire proposal

"It is entirely fair that the Russian sky is not calm either today. Our proposal for a halt to the strikes, for a ceasefire of at least 30 days, still stands — we are not withdrawing this proposal, as it offers a real chance for diplomacy," Zelensky noted.

However, the world does not see a response from Russia, except for new strikes against Ukraine, which clearly demonstrates who initiated the war. The Ukrainian leader emphasized that Russia must end its aggression, and it will have to do so, it is only a matter of time.

The President added that sanctions against Russia for this war would be increased, as well as the justice of the world would work.

Situation at the frontline

In addition, Zelensky heard the report of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on active operations in the Kursk and Belgorod regions.

"We are defending the Ukrainian land from enemy activities along the border. I want to thank every unit, all our soldiers, all our sergeants, and commanders today — thank you all for your resilience and real strength, the strength that Ukraine needs so much," he summarised.

As a reminder, the new Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, stated that Ukraine could continue to rely on the Federal Republic of Germany in the fight against Russian aggression.

In addition, the Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, called Russia's demands for a ceasefire "excessive".