Ukraine has proposed that its partners secure an agreement with Russia to mutually halt strikes on critical infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote in a post.
He said energy infrastructure, food supplies and other facilities essential to civilian life must be protected. Russia, meanwhile, attacks Ukrainian energy facilities, ports, logistics networks, and warehouses storing food and pharmaceutical products every day.
“If our partners are ready to ensure that Russia is genuinely willing to stop striking our electricity infrastructure, other energy facilities, critical infrastructure and food transportation, then we are, of course, ready to refrain from corresponding strikes,” Zelenskyy stated.
The president stressed that Ukraine remains uncertain whether Moscow is willing to honour any agreement. Any halt to attacks must therefore be reliable, long-lasting and deliver tangible benefits for civilians.
Zelenskyy also warned against a temporary pause that would merely allow Russia to ease pressure on petrol and diesel supplies during its “elections,” only for attacks to resume afterwards.
“The war must end. And a step towards de-escalation regarding critical infrastructure could be the first step towards peace. We expect concrete proposals from our partners,” he concluded.
