Two weeks ago in Washington, it was stated that by this time the Russians should be ready for real negotiations—a meeting at the leaders’ level. Ukraine is definitely ready for this. But the only thing Russia is doing is investing further in war. All their signals point to that.
Now, during his visit to China, Putin will once again try to wriggle out. That is his number one sport. Everyone in the world has declared that the fire must cease. Everyone has insisted that the war must end. That has also been China’s position.
I have discussed this with the Prime Minister of India. Also with other leaders who are now at the summit – Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan. Almost everyone else in the world is also for ending the war. Today there was an important statement from the Pope.
The only one who wants this war is Russia. That is why pressure on Russia must continue. We count on a strong stance from the United States, Europe, the G20 countries. This war brings nothing but destabilization to global processes. Russia must pay for this. And it will.
I also want to thank the partners who this month joined the PURL initiative—our special program that allows us to purchase the necessary weapons for Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the U.S. In August the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Belgium, and Latvia joined this initiative. It already exceeds $2B.
Coordination is carried out through NATO. I am grateful to everyone involved, and this is a good result for August. September must also deliver accordingly. Our goal is no less than $1B monthly. These funds are used to purchase very effective weapons—Patriot and HIMARS missiles, and weapons systems needed to defend our cities.
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