Zelenskyy signals continued strikes on Russian territory, new details emerge on Abramovich meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine will continue striking targets within Russian territory. New details emerged regarding his meeting with Roman Abramovich, with a source indicating Russia initiated it to understand Ukraine's peace conditions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently stated that Ukraine intends to continue striking targets within Russian territory, describing these actions as a response and a signal that the nation "will not die in silence." This new emphasis on offensive actions follows earlier reports of Zelenskyy's readiness to freeze the current front line with Russia to facilitate diplomatic negotiations. Further details have emerged regarding his previously confirmed meeting with Russian businessman Roman Abramovich in Kyiv. A source indicated that the Russian side initiated this encounter, reportedly to ascertain Ukraine's conditions for ending the conflict. Zelenskyy had previously confirmed Abramovich offered to mediate communications with President Vladimir Putin.
Sources: Суспільне Новини, Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Українська правда
Sources
- Суспільне Новини — Зеленський зустрічався з російським мільярдером Абрамовичем у Києві — джерело
- Громадське — Зеленський підтвердив зустріч з російським олігархом Романом Абрамовичем, через якого передав повідомлення путіну — Sky News
- Радіо Свобода — Зеленський розкрив деталі зустрічі з російським олігархом Абрамовичем
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