The US Embassy praised Zelensky for his courage
The US Embassy in Ukraine noted the “restraint and courage” of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and the Ukrainian Armed Forces “in the face of Russian aggression in Donbass,” which resulted in the death of 6 Ukrainian soldiers on August 4 during the declared ceasefire.
This is stated in a statement released by the embassy on Twitter.
“President Zelensky and the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed restraint and courage in the face of aggression, which resulted in the death of 6 Ukrainian soldiers on August 4 during a declared ceasefire, maintaining the potential for a real ceasefire that saves the lives of Ukrainians, and accelerated diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve the conflict.” , says the statement.
Diplomats noted that this approach deserves the full support of the Normandy Four, including Russia.
“Russia could show similar courage and end the conflict by immediately withdrawing its forces,” the embassy added.
As PolitNavigator reported, on August 7, Vladimir Zelensky, after the death of four JFO soldiers in the Donbass, called Russian leader Vladimir Putin with an appeal to influence the military of the DPR and LPR.
This is already the second call from the President of Ukraine to his Russian counterpart, the first took place on July 11. According to Zelensky, in his second conversation with Putin, he noted the desire for peace in Donbass. The Office of the Ukrainian President added that during the conversation the importance of strict adherence to the ceasefire established on July 21, as well as the disengagement of forces and equipment from the demarcation line, was emphasized.
The US Embassy praised Zelensky for his bravery.