Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin is planning fresh ground invasion despite ceasefire pleas

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As US negotiators arrive in Moscow for ceasefire talks, World affairs editor Sam Kiley appears at how Vladimir Putin’s forces fought again in Kursk

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has stated Kyiv’s allies perceive there’s a “shared accountability” relating to the energy and upkeep of Ukraine’s military.

Writing on X, he stated: “Everyone seems to be taken with a powerful, undiminished military — these companions with whom we’re in discussions. Relating to the upkeep and strengthening of such a military, everybody understands that it is a shared accountability. Ukraine can’t do that alone.”

In one other submit he added: “Everybody understands that on the present tempo, Ukraine and Europe will be strengthened inside 5 years. We imagine that is too lengthy and too harmful.

“We’ve proven that in wartime, it may be performed sooner, however everybody should act swiftly. This implies strengthening and massively rising manufacturing in all allied international locations to make actual the safety ensures for all of Europe.”

Giving a frontline replace from the Ukrainian military’s commander-in-chief, president Volodymyr Zelensky stated: “Protection of our positions within the Donetsk area and different frontline areas. I’m grateful to all Ukrainian items for his or her resilience and effectiveness in destroying the occupier. The state of affairs within the Pokrovsk course has been stabilized.

“A separate notice on the Kursk area. The operation of our forces within the designated areas of the Kursk area continues. The items are finishing up their duties precisely as required. Because of the Ukrainian forces within the Kursk area, a big variety of Russian forces have been withdrawn from different instructions. Our troops proceed to carry again Russian and North Korean groupings within the Kursk area. There isn’t any encirclement of our troops.

“We’re additionally observing instructions alongside our jap border of Ukraine, the place the Russian military is build up forces. This means an intention to assault our Sumy area. We’re conscious of this, and can counter it. I would love all companions to grasp precisely what Putin is planning, what he’s getting ready for, and what he shall be ignoring.

“The buildup of Russian forces signifies that Moscow intends to maintain ignoring diplomacy. It’s clear that Russia is prolonging the conflict. We’re prepared to supply our companions with all the true info on the state of affairs on the entrance, within the Kursk area, and alongside our border.

“At this time there have been additionally reviews on our missile program. We’ve tangible outcomes. The lengthy Neptune missile was examined and efficiently utilized in fight. A brand new Ukrainian missile, exact strike. The vary of 1 thousand kilometers. I thank our Ukrainian builders, producers and army personnel. We proceed our work to make sure the safety of Ukraine.

“Additionally right now, the Minister of Protection of Ukraine delivered a report on new help packages from our companions. We’re securing artillery provides. I’m grateful to all of the companions who’re serving to.”

Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has thanked Sir Keir Starmer for internet hosting right now’s digital assembly to debate peace in Ukraine.

Writing on X, Mr Scholz stated: “Ukraine wants a simply and lasting peace.

“Along with European and worldwide companions we are going to proceed to help. Because of Keir Starmer for right now’s assembly.

“It’s as much as Russia to finish the assaults and eventually make peace doable.”

Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of “mendacity to everybody concerning the state of affairs on the bottom” in Ukraine.

He took to social media to reiterate his claims that Ukrainian forces have been nonetheless working within the Kursk area, regardless of reviews that that they had retreated in latest days.

He wrote on X: “Putin can be mendacity about how a ceasefire is supposedly too sophisticated.

“In actuality, the whole lot will be managed, and we’ve got mentioned this with the People. The reality is, Putin has already dragged out the conflict for almost per week after the talks in Jeddah. And he’ll hold dragging it out.”

Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the query of territory is “sophisticated” and ought to be mentioned intimately at a later date.

Talking throughout a press convention in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president stated Ukraine would by no means recognise occupied territory as Russian.