Zelenski said Ukraine is ready for constructive steps towards peace while Russia continues bombing and refuses to negotiate.

Following a conversation with the Dutch Prime Minister, Zelenski emphasized that Ukraine is working on security guarantees with its partners and has a real opportunity to end the war. However, he noted that Russia is showing no signs of a desire for peace by continuing bombing. His speech emphasized the need for a high-level meeting to address the current problems, as Russia, through Lavrov, has said it is not ready for negotiations. The Dutch PM's visit to Ukraine was postponed due to a domestic political crisis.