I expect who will arrive from Russia, and then I will determine what steps to take Ukraine - Presidential appeal

When the whole world is waiting for Putin a simple answer "yes" to the proposal of direct negotiations - he continues to beat Ukraine. There is no military meaning in this. This is clear. It does not give it. And will not give.

Russia is only delaying the war, delaying these murders, and every country, every leader that is now pressing on Russia in order to stop the fire so that there are normal, substantive negotiations at the level that allows to make a decision - everyone who helps peace, helps diplomacy, I want to thank. Today, the statement of Pope Lion XIV was very important about the Vatican's readiness for intermediary work. Vatican can help diplomacy.

There is a support for a direct meeting from the leaders of the global south - and this voice sounds. We also know China's position on ceasefire and negotiations. The absolute clear position of America and Europe. In fact, it is most obvious now for all in the world throughout the full -scale war - it is obvious that the only obstacle to establishing peace is the lack of a clear will of Russia. Today we held several meetings with a team on Turkey.

I expect who will arrive from Russia, and then I will determine what steps to take Ukraine. Signals from them to the media are still unconvincing. But we also hear that President Trump is considering being in Turkey. So it can be the strongest argument. The week can really change a lot, but maybe… Now all this is solved. I want to mention our warriors. This is very important at this time. There were reports today the head of Syrsky on the situation on the front - in all directions.

Every day - more than a hundred fighting. Particularly difficult - Pokrovsky direction, other directions in our Donetsk region. We continue our active actions in Kurshchyna and in the Belgorod region - we protect the Ukrainian border. But all the fighting is not our choice, it is our defense - defense against the occupier. The answers to all the questions about this war - why it began, why it continues - all these answers in Moscow. As the war is over depends on the world.