Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an optimistic message on social media ahead of his Sunday meeting with President Donald Trump, in which the pair will work to make progress on a peace plan before the new year after weeks of intense discussions.
In a lengthy X post, Zelenskyy said that the chance for peace between Ukraine and Russia hinges on his country’s allies and “those who put pressure on Russia.”
“These are some of the most active diplomatic days of the year right now, and a lot can be decided before the New Year,” he wrote. “We are doing everything toward this, but whether decisions will be made depends on our partners – those who help Ukraine, and those who put pressure on Russia so that Russians feel the consequences of their own aggression.”
Zelenskyy went on to note that this week alone, Russia “launched over 2,100 attack drones, around 800 guided aerial bombs, and 94 missiles of various types” that were “directed against our people, against life itself” and “above all, against our energy infrastructure.”
On Saturday, Russia ramped up its attacks on Ukraine days ahead of Zelenskyy and Trump’s meeting at Mar-a-Lago, unleashing multiple strikes on Ukraine, which left at least one person dead and several others injured.
