Zelenskyy to Putin: "This war is your personal choice"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, urging an immediate ceasefire and direct talks between the two leaders. Zelenskyy argued that Russia faces growing strain from military losses, international sanctions, and internal fatigue. "This war is your personal choice," the letter states. Zelenskyy warned that continued fighting will only deepen the pressure on Russia. He called for a negotiated end to the conflict, emphasizing that further escalation benefits neither side.