The Ukrainian President on Wednesday called for the U.S. and other allies to respond to belligerent “signals” from Russia.

“Today, we once again heard signals from Moscow that they are preparing to make next year a year of war. These signals are not only for us. It is crucial that our partners notice them, and not just notice them but also respond – especially partners in the United States, who often claim that Russia wants to end the war,” Zelenskyy stated in a

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“Over the past few weeks, the President’s team has made great progress in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, and as the President said, he believes we are closer now than ever before,” a White House official noted.

“Yet the signals coming from Russia are exactly the opposite, in the form of official orders to their army. This Russian mindset must be recognized – and acted upon. When Russia is in this mindset, it will also undermine diplomacy – seeking, through diplomatic language and pressure over specific points in documents – to merely hide its desire to destroy Ukraine and Ukrainians, and the desire to legitimize Russia’s seizure of our land. And then there are other countries in Europe, which someone in Russia might one day label as their so-called ‘historical lands,'” Zelenskyy stated in the post.

“Real protection is needed against this Russian history of madness, and we will continue working with all partners to ensure that protection is there. Security measures are needed, financial measures are needed – including actions on Russian assets – political measures are needed. And the courage of all partners is required: to see the truth, acknowledge the truth, and act accordingly. I want to thank everyone who supports Ukraine,” his post concluded.

Zelenskyy also conveyed the message in a Ukrainian-language.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a Defense Ministry board meeting on Wednesday that Russia will achieve its goals, either through diplomacy or military force.

“The goals of the special military operation will undoubtedly be achieved. We would rather achieve this and address the root causes of the conflict through diplomatic means. However, if the opposing side and its foreign backers refuse to engage in meaningful dialogue, Russia will achieve the liberation of its historical lands by military means. The task of creating and expanding a security buffer zone will also be carried out consistently,” Putin said, according to a.

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., a strong advocate of U.S. support for Ukraine, asserted in a “Once again… the U.S. should send 200 long-range and highly accurate cruise missiles to Ukraine. Maybe then, Putin will get serious and seek peace. Putin started this war, and he’ll stop this war once he realizes he can’t win and that the cost of war is too high.”

President Donald Trump’s administration has been trying to help mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine.