As the conflict in Ukraine reaches the grim milestone of 1,000 days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a sharp rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of prioritizing "money and power" over human lives and international norms.
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Speaking at an extraordinary session of the European Parliament, Zelenskyy called for increased international pressure on Russia to halt its aggression.
He outlined steps to weaken Moscow's resolve, including sabotaging its military logistics, targeting air bases, and seizing Russian assets abroad.
“Without fires in its ammunition depots, disrupted military logistics, destroyed air bases, and eliminated missile production capabilities, Russia will lack real motivation to engage in meaningful negotiations,” Zelenskyy stated in a message shared on his X account on Tuesday.
“Putin does not value people or rules; he values only money and power. These are the things we must take away from him to restore peace.”
The Ukrainian leader emphasized the collective responsibility to end the war, adding, “A thousand days of war is a tremendous challenge. Ukraine deserves to make the next year the year of peace.”
The anniversary coincided with a significant escalation in the conflict. Moscow reported that Ukraine used U.S.-made ATACMS long-range missiles to strike a facility in Bryansk, Russia, early Tuesday morning.
According to Russian authorities, six ballistic missiles targeted the area, marking one of the first instances of Ukraine using such weaponry inside Russian territory.
This follows the Biden administration’s decision to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles within Russian borders, a move intended to enhance Kyiv’s defensive capabilities while risking further tensions.
The UK's Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, Fergus Brown, joined international voices condemning Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, calling them a stark disregard for human life.
With no clear end in sight, the war continues to devastate lives, economies, and global stability, underscoring the urgent need for diplomatic and strategic interventions to achieve lasting peace.