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Zelensky Announces Plan to End War with Russia Amid Renewed Calls for Weapons After Zaporizhzhia Attack

Jun 30, 2024, 09:30 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Kiev is preparing a comprehensive plan to end the conflict with Russia, expected to be ready by the end of the year. This announcement comes amid renewed appeals for more long-range weapons and air defenses following a devastating Russian missile attack on Vilniansk, near Zaporizhzhia, which killed seven people, including two children. Zelensky highlighted that this week alone, Russia has used over 800 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine, targeting cities, communities, and essential infrastructure. He noted that some of these bombs weigh up to 3 tons. Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for modern air defenses to counter these attacks and called on Western allies to provide the necessary support. He also mentioned that Kiev is working on a diplomatic route and appealed to the West to relax targeting limits for Ukraine.