Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:05am on 17 Mar 2025,Monday International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of deliberately prolonging the conflict by delaying ceasefire agreements. In a recent statement, he noted that despite diplomatic efforts, Russia "stole almost another week, a week of war that only Russia wants." Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty and criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's stance on the ceasefire as "highly manipulative," suggesting Putin is reluctant to admit to U.S. President Donald Trump his lack of genuine interest in peace. He also announced a restructuring of Ukraine's armed forces, appointing Andrii Hnatov as the new chief of the general staff, to bolster the nation's defense capabilities.
