Overview
- In an evening address, Zelenskyy noted the war has reached day 1,418, matching the length of Nazi Germany’s campaign against the Soviet Union in World War II.
- He alleged Russia has been losing at least 1,000 soldiers killed per day since December, a figure presented as Ukraine’s assessment.
- Zelenskyy said Moscow has failed to achieve decisive gains and is still trying to seize the same Donbas territory, falsely claiming successes such as taking Kupiansk.
- He condemned strikes using Shahed drones and ballistic missiles against energy infrastructure, framing Russia’s conduct as a repetition of 20th‑century fascism.
- Ukrainian officials continue work with U.S. representatives on a draft peace and security framework, with Zelenskyy signaling readiness to keep fighting if negotiations do not succeed.