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On the afternoon of September 17, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in an interview with British Sky News that he was ready to negotiate a ceasefire with Russian President Vladimir Putin without setting any prerequisites.
It is noteworthy that just a few days ago, Ukrainian lawmaker Arjom Dmitryuk, who was in exile in Britain, publicly condemned Zelensky, saying he was a global threat, demanding his resignation.
At the same time, Former U.S. President Trump has also openly put pressure on him.It can be said that before making this statement, Zelensky was facing double pressure from home and abroad.
In the third week of September, the exiled congressman Dmitruk directly accused Zelensky of stepping down, saying that he posed a threat to Ukraine and the whole world.
Actually, this is not an isolated incident. In July, a massive anti-government demonstration broke out in Ukraine.The reason was that Zelensky signed a controversial bill that restricted the powers of anti-corruption agencies, which sparked widespread criticism.
Internationally, Trump also pressured Zelensky before he went to Britain, claiming that he would have to reach an agreement on Ukraine.
It is somewhat surprising that the day after the expression of the will to cease fire, that is On September 18, Zelensky suddenly went to the front line in the Donetsk region to inspect.
He posted on social media X that he met with soldiers involved in the capture of the land near Dubrovnik.To be known, the Russian army had rapidly advanced to the region in August.
Zelensky awarded the medal to soldiers at the front and listened to the report of Ukrainian Army Commander-in-Chief Alexander Zelensky on the progress of the counterattack in the Donetsk region.
He said that in recent weeks, The Ukrainian army has recovered 160 square kilometers of land and 7 residential areas.This is to show that Ukraine is still actively fighting.
In the face of these actions in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed during a meeting with the leaders of the various parties of the State Duma on September 18, in the office residence of the President of the Russian Federation in the outskirts of Moscow. More than 700,000 Russian soldiers are currently fighting on the Ukrainian front.
Putin stressed the need to develop resettlement plans for veterans to return to society, and said those who are willing and especially suited to work in this area should be selected into the government department.
Some military experts estimate that the total force of the Russian armed forces is slightly less than 1.3 million, while the Ukrainian armed forces have about 900,000 active soldiers.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said in an interview on September 18, Only when Russia's legitimate security interests and the rights of Russian-speaking people living in Ukraine can be guaranteed,Russia is willing to seek compromise on resolving the Ukrainian issue.
At the same time, Russia and Belarus announced that they would hold the West-2025 large-scale joint military exercise. Six countries directly sent troops to participate in this exercise, and delegations from another 25 countries came to observe it. This even includes representatives of the US military.
This is the first time since 2021, that U.S. military personnel have participated in observing Russian military exercises.This shows that Russia is not isolated, but is expanding its circle of friends andining military exchanges and cooperation with the international community.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ended his trip to Europe on September 16 and visited Austria, Slovenia and Poland. Although Ukraine is rarely directly mentioned, every word he says is closely related to the future of Ukraine.
He reminded European countries to consider the security of the European continent as a whole, and not just the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield.
Some analysts point out that Wang Yi’s visit is actually creating diplomatic conditions for a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.
The interesting thing is, As soon as Wang Yi finished his visit, Zelensky delivered a speech with a significant change in attitude.This overlap in time is hard to say is entirely coincidental.
Since U.S. President Trump returned to the White House in January this year, U.S. military aid policy to Ukraine has become capricious.
Earlier in August, Ukrainian Defence Minister Janez Shmegal revealed that the United States and NATO were considering the establishment of a new mechanism for military assistance to Ukraine.
The list of Ukrainian priorities.The plan is to be funded by NATO countries other than the United States to purchase or transfer existing U.S. weapons and then ship them to Ukraine.
While the international community is concerned about the situation in Ukraine, diplomatic activities are also increasing.
On September 17, Zelensky attended a press conference with the visiting President of the European Parliament, Roberta Maciere.Announcing that Ukraine will receive the first batch of military aid under the Priority List of Needs aid mechanism proposed by the United States and NATO, totaling $1 billion.
Overall, military data revealed during Putin’s talks with the leaders of the various parties in the State Duma said that more than 700,000 Russian soldiers are fighting on the Ukrainian front.
In addition, the joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, as well as the visits of multinational delegations, In particular, the involvement of U.S. military representatives has shown that even in the event of conflict, the channels for military exchanges remain open.
This complex and delicate relationship creates conditions for possible future peace negotiations.
While the fighting in the region continues, the hope for peace seems to be brighter than ever.
Zelensky’s statements, Russia’s military deployment, China’s diplomatic intermediation, and the multi-faceted interaction of the international community are forming a complex network that could advance the peace process.
References:
Zelensky: willing to meet Trump and Putin but not to go to Moscow 2025-09-17 17:38
2. "Putin reveals the number of Russian troops on the front line" 2025-09-19 19:33 | Source: Red Star News
Zelensky’s latest statement: 160 square kilometers of land and 7 settlements have been recovered! 2025-09-19 08:46
4. "U.S. military representatives invited to observe Russia-Belarus joint military exercises" 2025-09-17 13:15 | Source: Xinhuanet