ウクライナ高官こうかん “停戦ていせんには欧米おうべいなどがロシアに圧力あつりょくを”

A senior official of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, who attended consultations with the United States regarding the situation in Ukraine, responded to an exclusive interview with NHK, asserting that there is no other way but for the United States and Europe to continue applying pressure in unison to force a change in Russias actions and make them agree to a ceasefire.

<br>Pablo Parisa, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, gave an exclusive interview to NHK in the capital Kyiv on the 5th.

In this context, regarding the situation in Ukraine, even after the United States reached an agreement with both Russia and Ukraine last month to cease attacks on energy facilities, there is no sign of a ceasefire. It was stated that there is no way to curb Russias bloodthirsty actions other than unified pressure from the United States, Europe, and other partner countries, and it was argued that the only way to make Russia agree to a ceasefire is for the West and others to continue applying pressure in unison.

<br><br>Additionally, regarding the resumption of talks with the United States held in Saudi Arabia late last month, in which he also participated, he stated, We are ready

We want to prioritize the ceasefire and the return of prisoners, as well as the safety of our citizens, he said, revealing that they are making adjustments, including specific agendas.

<br><br>Furthermore, Deputy Secretary Parisa emphasized the desire to materialize as soon as possible regarding President Zelenskys statement on the 4th, during discussions with the UK, France, and others about the deployment of forces to Ukraine after the ceasefire, where he expressed the intention to decide on the scale of the forces within a month.

<br><br>In addition, it was indicated that many countries agree, and the details, including participating countries, are expected to be announced once the dispatch plan is finalized.

<br>Zelensky: There is no greater baseness or hatred <br> On the 5th, Ukrainian President Zelensky posted on social media, revealing that on the previous day, Russian military missiles struck residential areas in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, killing 18 people, including 9 children. He also disclosed that there were casualties due to drone attacks during rescue operations, strongly condemning Russia by stating, There is no greater baseness or hatred against humanity.

The Russian side claims it was a precision attack on a restaurant where Ukrainian military commanders and Western instructors were meeting, but the Ukrainian military stated on the 5th that the missile was equipped with highly lethal cluster munitions aimed at causing numerous casualties over a wide area.

<br>In addition, President Zelensky expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by various European countries and the local Japanese embassy after the attack, while noting that unfortunately, the response from the American embassy was surprisingly disappointing.

The American sides response was pointed out to be considerate of the Russian side, as they were even afraid to utter the word Russia.

<br><br>In addition, it stated, We must put pressure on Russia, which is choosing to kill children instead of a ceasefire, and called for additional sanctions against Russia, as well as further provision of air defense systems from the United States based on the agreement with President Trump.