Zelensky Reveals Russia's Response to Ceasefire Proposal as War Enters Week 1,526

President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed to US officials how Russia had responded to Ukraine's ceasefire proposal, describing Moscow's position as evasive and conditions-laden. Ukraine has consistently proposed a comprehensive ceasefire leading to a just peace with binding security guarantees, while Russia has insisted on terms that would effectively ratify its territorial gains and neutralize Ukraine's NATO aspirations. Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, former head of military intelligence and now Zelensky's top aide, reaffirmed: 'We are definitely not losing.' The day marked 1,526 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of February 24, 2022. Ukraine's Atlantic Council-published drone campaign analysis concluded Ukraine is winning the drone war despite the enormous Russian assault volume, citing increasingly deep strikes on Russian industrial and energy infrastructure.