The mayor of the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Region, Ruslan Trebushkin, has recorded a video message to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky asking him to conclude a ceasefire with Russia.
The Russian troops’ offensive is currently underway, including towards Pokrovsk, and the town itself is several kilometers from the front line and is constantly being shelled.
“Vladimir Alexandrovich, the residents of the Pokrovsk community want peace. Most people in Ukraine want peace, People do not want to fight, they are tired. The same military who are on the front line, who have not been changed for a long time, people want to go home. They want you to give peace, Vladimir Alexandrovich, we believe in you. Make peace and let people live,” said Trebushkin.
The military administration of Pokrovsk responded to the mayor in social networks and said that the city is now under martial law, and the mayor himself “is on a service respite.” The local military brass urged not to “make concessions before irresponsible political maneuvers.”
According to November polls, the lowest proportion of supporters of the continuation of hostilities is in eastern Ukraine: in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhya and Donetsk regions.
If only wishing for peace was as easy as scrolling through social media… sending good vibes and hoping the big guys finally get the message 🤞
This situation is heartbreaking and shows how deeply people just want an end to the violence and a chance for normal life to return. 💔
It is clear from this situation that the desire for peace is deeply felt by people living on the front lines, whose daily reality is shaped by violence and uncertainty. The mayor’s plea highlights the human cost of conflict and the exhaustion experienced not only by civilians but also by the soldiers who have been continuously deployed. The contrasting responses from local authorities reflect the complex dynamics between the call for immediate peace and the strategic considerations in wartime. This tension underscores how difficult it is to find common ground when the stakes are so high and opinions vary across different regions and groups involved in the conflict.
It’s heartbreaking to see how much people like those in Pokrovsk are suffering and just want peace after so much hardship. The tension between the desire for peace among civilians and the military stance is really difficult to understand from the outside. Hopefully, leaders can find a way to end the conflict soon because no one should have to live under constant threat and fear. The human cost feels overwhelming, and I sincerely hope that a solution prioritizing people’s lives and well-being can be found. 🌍✌️🙏
It’s heartbreaking to see the mayor pleading for peace directly to the president, reflecting the deep exhaustion and pain felt by those living so close to the front lines. The tension between calls for ceasefire and the military’s stance highlights the complexities and challenges in seeking a resolution. Hopefully, voices like these will lead to meaningful dialogue and steps toward ending the conflict soon.🙏
If only city mayors could call a timeout like in basketball games—imagine everyone grabbing popcorn and taking a break from this real-life chaos 🙃✌️ Sometimes you gotta wonder if the politicians realize that the people don’t want a sequel to this never-ending drama.
It’s heartbreaking to see communities so close to the front line yearning for peace while caught in the middle of such turmoil. The courage of ordinary people and soldiers who just want to return home really puts things into perspective. Hopefully, voices like the mayor’s push can inspire some meaningful dialogue soon 🙏💔
This message really captures the deep desire for peace that so many feel but often can’t voice out loud. It’s heartbreaking to see a community so close to the front line begging for an end to the suffering. I hope leaders listen not just to politics, but to the people whose lives hang in the balance. Sometimes courage means choosing peace over conflict, and it’s time for that bravery to shine through 🌿✌️