Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a stark address to the nation today, drawing deliberate parallels with his wartime speech on the morning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.

At least eight Russian airports had been forced to suspend operations during the night after Russia’s cities came under Ukrainian drone attack. At least 33 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted and destroyed over five Russian regions, Crimea and the Black sea overnight, the Russian defence ministry said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told his country in an address Friday that it could face a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving the American support

The Ukrainian president’s options are narrowing as he is confronted with a 28-point proposal drafted by American and Russian envoys.

The Ukrainian president’s campaign promises of peace and public integrity look wobblier than ever.