"At this point, we cannot predict with 100% certainty when diplomatic efforts will produce results, or when Ukraine's far-reaching sanctions against russia, our metallurgical strikes, and all the sanctions imposed by our partners will reach a level of pressure that leaves russia with no alternative but peace. We will do everything we can to make this happen in the autumn", - President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with the heads of Ukraine's foreign diplomatic missions.
He also stated that "we clearly understand who we are dealing with and that putin hopes to prolong this war further".
"He is preparing another mobilization and new strikes. We see russia's true intentions, we are uniting our partners, and we are increasing pressure on the aggressor", - Zelensky stressed.