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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States needs to take a stronger stance to end Russia's aggression, describing the US as the greatest supporter of freedom.

Highlighting the importance of statements from the United States and the military support provided to Ukraine, Zelensky said, "Putin only respects a strong stance. We cannot end this war by saying nice things about Putin." Zelensky stated that a substantial support package and increased pressure on Russia could force Putin to reconsider his attacks.

Zelensky also commented on ceasefire monitoring, explaining that additional time is requested during negotiations for reasons such as the withdrawal of weapons and the establishment of a buffer zone, but that technological capabilities could facilitate this process. Stating that ceasefire violations could be monitored using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Zelensky said that the ceasefire implemented in Oleshky had been put into effect quickly and had been successful.

Zelensky emphasized that Putin's political will is decisive in ending the war, expressing his belief that a path could be found to steer Russia toward peace through US mediation.