Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called on the US and other allies to respond to belligerent “signals” from Russia.
“Today we once again heard signals from Moscow that they are preparing to make next year a year of war. These signals do not apply only to us. It is crucial that our partners see them, and not only see them, but also respond – especially partners in the United States, who often say that Russia wants to end the war,” Zelensky claimed in a speech. message on X.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pictured at a press conference with Friedrich Merz, Chancellor, on December 15, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images)
“Yet the signals coming from Russia are exactly the opposite and take the form of official orders to their military. This Russian mentality must be recognized – and acted upon. When Russia has this mentality, it will also undermine diplomacy – through diplomatic language and pressure on specific points in documents – merely masking its desire to destroy Ukraine and the Ukrainians, and its desire to legitimize Russia’s theft of our country. And then come other countries in Europe, who will one day make someone in Russia their so-called ‘historical’ countries,” he claimed in the post.
“Real protection is needed against this Russian case of madness, and we will continue to work with all partners to ensure there is protection. Security measures are needed, financial measures are needed – including actions against Russian assets – political measures are needed. And the courage of all partners is required: to see the truth, recognize the truth and act accordingly. I want to thank everyone who supports Ukraine,” his post concludes.
Zelenskyy also delivered the message in a Ukrainian language video.
US officials hail progress in talks to achieve ‘lasting and lasting peace’ between UKRAINE and RUSSIA
In this photo distributed by the state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an extended meeting of the Russian Ministry of Defense at the National Defense Control Center in Moscow on December 17, 2025. (Mikhail TERESHCHENKO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a Defense Ministry board meeting on Wednesday that Russia will achieve its goals either through diplomacy or military force.
“The objectives of the special military operation will undoubtedly be achieved. We would prefer to achieve this and address the root causes of the conflict through diplomatic means. However, if the opposing side and its foreign protectors refuse to engage in substantive dialogue, Russia will achieve the liberation of its historic territories through military means. The task of creating and expanding a security buffer zone will also be carried out consistently,” Putin said. Kremlin transcript.
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Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., arrives for a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 6, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., a staunch supporter of U.S. support for Ukraine, claimed in a post on X, “Again… the US should send 200 high-precision, long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. Maybe then Putin will get serious and seek peace. Putin started this war, and he will stop this war once he realizes he cannot win and that the cost of the war is too high.”
President Donald Trump’s administration has tried to help broker peace between Russia and Ukraine.
