Zelenskyy Warns Putin Seeks Full Occupation of Ukraine
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Zelenskyy Warns Putin Seeks Full Occupation of Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserts that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to occupy all of Ukraine, emphasizing the need for international pressure to alter Putin's objectives.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin's objective remains the complete occupation of Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy emphasized that Putin's war efforts are so extensive that they cannot be halted unless there is a fundamental shift in his personal goals. He urged international allies to exert pressure on Russia to cease its offensive actions. Zelenskyy also called upon China to leverage its influence over Russia to help end the conflict, noting that despite China's capacity to intervene, there has been no visible effort to do so.

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