Zelenskyy: US no longer has illusions about Russia's desire to end war

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the American side has officially shed its illusions regarding the position of Russia in the Russo-Ukrainian war, Report informs via Interfax-Ukraine.

"I am glad that in the States, all illusions have vanished regarding whether Russia truly wants to end this war. I believe that in America, all contradictions and phobias concerning Russia will disappear," Zelenskyy said in a greeting to the citizens of Ukraine on Independence Day on Monday morning, stressing the importance of sanctions to force Moscow to the negotiating table.

The Ukrainian leader also underlined the need for continued support for Ukraine, while calling for the acceleration of missile and drone production and an increase in strikes on Russia's logistics infrastructure.