Desperate Call for International Support to Save Ukraine and Stop Russian Aggression. The World Faces a Fateful Decision: Will It Wake Up in Time or Allow Putin to Expand the War?
Kyiv, October 16, 2024 – Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, delivered a scathing speech to the Ukrainian Parliament today, presenting his country's "Victory Plan" and sharply criticizing Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy accused Putin of thwarting all peace efforts and called on the international community to act urgently.
"Russia is not seeking genuine peace. Putin only wants war", Zelenskyy declared emphatically. "We must change the circumstances so that the war ends, regardless of Putin's desires".
The Ukrainian President emphasized that his country proposed a "peace formula" two years ago and held successful peace summits. However, he said, "Russia still evades honest diplomacy and issues ultimatums".
Zelenskyy presented Ukraine's "Victory Plan", which he said is designed to "bridge to the second peace summit, with the aim of ending the war". He expressed hope that if the plan receives international support, the war could be ended by the end of next year.
The Ukrainian President warned that "if we and our partners don't strengthen ourselves now, Putin will significantly strengthen himself next year to postpone diplomacy forever". He stressed that "Russia must lose. This is not a freezing of the situation, it's not trading sovereignty. We must implement the victory plan and force Russia to participate in the peace summit".
Political sources in Ukraine emphasize that the world forgets that people are dying in Ukraine every minute, and that a brutal war is raging in central Europe that has already claimed the lives of about a million people on both sides. They express deep concern about reports of Russia's purchase of a million missiles from North Korea, and accuse the United States and Europe of abandoning Ukraine and failing to supply weapons as promised.
Security officials in Ukraine warn that if Putin wins in Ukraine, the next countries in line could be Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia. They call on the international community to increase support for Ukraine and exert more pressure on Russia.
Military experts estimate that the situation at the front remains tense, with fierce battles taking place in several areas. They emphasize the importance of Western military aid for Ukraine's defense and warn of the possibility of further escalation by Russia.
Human rights organizations continue to document alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces and call on the international community to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Zelenskyy's speech and the presentation of the "Victory Plan" mark a new stage in Ukraine's struggle for its independence and territorial integrity. The world now waits to see how the international community will respond to Zelenskyy's urgent call for action, and whether it will indeed be possible to bring an end to the bloody war in the near future.
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