Zelensky insta the US to realize that Russia does not want peace

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged the United States this Sunday to realize that Russia is not willing to end the war and not even a truce on energy infrastructure in exchange for the relief of sanctions decreed by the occupant of the White House, Donald Trump. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged the United States this Sunday to realize that Russia is not willing to end the war and not even a truce on energy infrastructure in exchange for the relief of sanctions decreed by the occupant of the White House, Donald Trump. “Since the President of the United States announced an energy ceasefire a week ago, Russia has deliberately attacked the energy, oil, and gas sectors of Ukraine 76 times,” he denounced in a post on the social network X, although Moscow never confirmed its adherence to Trump's surprise announcement. Zelenskyy stated that only last night attacks were carried out against power substations in the Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Jmelnitski, and Odesa regions. “Tens of thousands of families still have no electricity,” he affirmed. Since the American President announced the energy ceasefire a week ago, Russia has deliberately attacked Ukraine’s energy and oil and gas sectors 76 times. Last night alone, there were strikes on substations in the Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa regions. Tens of thousands of families remain without power. Energy workers and repair crews are working virtually around the clock to restore the electricity supply. Overnight, the Russians also struck residential buildings in our regions. As of now, 12 people have been reported injured, including two children. Two people have been killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. This morning, there was a strike on an agricultural enterprise in Volyn. All necessary services are working at the site. In total, over this past week, the Russians have attacked Ukraine with almost 2,700 suicide drones, 1,700 aerial bombs, and 66 missiles, most of them ballistic. The main targets of these strikes are energy facilities – the Russians are trying to cause a blackout. And America should see that Russia is not taking any reciprocal steps in response to sanctions relief or agreements. On the contrary, they take every signal of an opportunity to make money as proof that their bet on war is paying off and they can keep fighting. It is because of this position of Russia that the war continues, not because Ukraine is rightfully defending itself. It is Russia that must face pressure for peace to have a chance. Thank you to everyone who understands this and helps. — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) October 18, 2026 According to the Ukrainian leader, in total, over the last week, the Russians have attacked Ukraine with almost 2,700 suicide drones, 1,700 aerial bombs, and 66 missiles, most of them ballistic. “The main targets of these attacks are the energy facilities: the Russians are trying to cause a general blackout,” Zelenskyy noted. For all this, he said: “The United States should see that Russia is not taking any reciprocal measures in response to sanctions relief or agreements.” “On the contrary, they interpret any sign that there is an opportunity to make money as proof that their bet on the war is paying off and that they can keep fighting,” he underlined. Zelenskyy insisted that “the war continues precisely because of Russia's position, not because Ukraine is rightfully defending itself.” “It is Russia that must face the pressure for peace to have a chance,” he stressed. Russia deceives foreigners from countries like Colombia, Brazil, and Cuba into fighting in Ukraine, Amnesty International reported on Thursday, in a report citing interviews with prisoners of war who signed military contracts with Moscow, according to the organization. (AFP)