Fact-check: The article accurately summarizes Zelensky's recent statements on the Russia-Ukraine war, which align with verified reports, but it incorrectly states the war is marking its fifth year when it began in 2022, making it the third year, and mentions a 'Trump State of the Union' which is not current as Trump is not president. These errors introduce inaccuracies despite the reputable source.
Ahead of Russia-Ukraine War Anniversary and Trump State of the Union, Zelensky Talks WWIII and When He’ll Hold Elections
As the Russia-Ukraine war marks its fifth year, President Zelensky conducted a media offensive across multiple outlets, rejecting narratives of Ukrainian defeat and calling for sustained international pressure on Moscow. Zelensky warned that Putin has already initiated a form of World War III and that Ukraine's resistance is preventing its broader escalation. He addressed casualty figures, the brutal winter energy infrastructure attacks, and conditions for peace negotiations, while also commenti