Zelensky Accuses Putin of Avoiding Peace Talks to Prolong Ukraine War

Zelensky has made a claim of peace dance refusal from Putin, saying that Russian president is aversive to go to negotiation and is prolonging the war on purpose.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has charged Russian President Vladimir Putin with hesitancy in the peace talks. According to Zelensky, Putin’s comment came in response to his recent proposal for direct negotiations with the Russian president.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Zelensky made his criticisms of Putin public and said, “Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders, and does everything possible to prolong the war. Every move he makes and all his cynical tricks are aimed at making the war endless. In 2014, Russia started a hybrid war against Ukraine, which it turned into a full-scale invasion in 2022. Now, there is a chance to achieve a real peace, but it is Putin who is doing everything in his power to either continue large-scale killings or secure a pause in order to continue hybrid attacks while preparing for a new full-scale invasion.“

Remarks of Zelensky on Putin

Zelensky’s remarks brought to the fore the continued conflict and tensions that have been rolling between Ukraine and Russia throughout the war. The Ukrainian leader has been actively advocating for a peaceful issue of the conflict, but the stance of Moscow was a major obstacle indeed.

The Kremlin has not yet made any comments back to Zelensky, although the analysts are of the opinion that Putin’s action is part of a wider strategy to keep control in the process of the conflict. On the other hand, the Western world has been exerting pressure on Russia to give up its conditions and seek a peaceful outcome.

As the war is passing into its next year Ukraine is still the one that keeps its calls for negotiations. However, with both sides holding firm, the prospects for direct dialogue remain uncertain.