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What peace plan? President of Ukraine did not see any – and was surprised by the thoughts about the Kremlin.
There is no pre-agreed 12-point peace plan between Ukraine and Europe, he assures Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A had indicated that a 12-point peace plan is being drawn up to end the war with Russia, based on the current front lines.
Zelenskyy admitted that there are European ideas and proposals regarding a peace plan, but assured: “I didn’t see any plan. All doubts are clarified”, the President of Ukraine told journalists, adding that he was “surprised that anyone thought that the Kremlin was going to negotiate”, quotes the .
The Ukrainian president also regretted that no European leader, or Donald Trump, can force Russia to sit at the negotiating table.
Difficult in Pokrovsk
Russia is focusing its attacks against Ukraine in Pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region (east). And the Ukrainian troops are in “difficult” situation, admitiu Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
However, according to the leader of the Ukrainian Government, Russia is unable to take over the strategic location.
Pokrovsk, which had around 60 thousand inhabitants before the invasion, is located at a strategic railway and road crossing point, which means that a capture would open the way west, where Ukrainian defenses are less fortified.
The Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform reported that the Ukrainian Defense Forces prevented Russian expansion in the northern part of Pokrovsk, an important Ukrainian logistics center threatened by siege, and prevented them from blocking the road connecting the town to Rodynske.
In a press conference following a General Staff meeting during which he was informed of the situation at the front, the Ukrainian president reported general resistance to Russian attacks.
“In Pokrovsk, the enemy has been unsuccessful in recent days. Between 26% and 30% of all clashes along the front are taking place in Pokrovsk. Furthermore, 50% of all KAB (glider bomb) attacks are targeting Pokrovsk. You can imagine how difficult it is for our troops“, disse Zelensky.
The Ukrainian leader indicated that there are currently between 260 and 300 Russian soldiers in Pokrovsk, where the 425th Separate Assault Regiment operates, and thanked the various brigades that also provide defense.
