On January 16, in Davos (Switzerland), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a speech affirming that he did not want to freeze the conflict with Russia.
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| The leaders of Russia and Ukraine both have their own arguments for continuing the conflict. |
“Can freezing the conflict in Ukraine lead to its end? I don’t want to accept the fact that every frozen conflict will eventually flare up again,” President Zelensky argued.
According to Reuters , the leader called on the West to show solidarity and provide more support to Kiev to ensure Russia does not gain the upper hand, while increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow.
Announcing that he had received “positive signals” about a financial support package from the European Union (EU), Mr. Zelensky also hoped that the US would approve additional aid within the next few weeks.
In addition, the head of the Ukrainian government also noted that international partners can strengthen the Ukrainian economy through essential investments, while Kiev takes on the responsibility of strengthening security.
According to him, only “our people and your investments can build a strong economy… We need normal investments from transparent and predictable companies… Strengthen our economy, we will strengthen your security”.
Meanwhile, on the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that his country's army is gaining the upper hand in the nearly two-year conflict with Ukraine.
Noting that it is “impossible” to deprive Russia of the military gains it has made in its Eastern European neighbor, he warned: “Kiev’s counteroffensive has not only failed, but the initiative is completely in the hands of the Russian Armed Forces. If this conflict continues, Ukraine’s statehood may be dealt a very serious blow from which it will be unable to recover.”
Commenting on the possibility of holding peace talks, President Putin criticized the ideas put forward by Ukraine as "forbidden formulas for the peace process".
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