Zelensky: We expect strong response from U.S., Europe to Russia's daily drone attacks

This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening address, according to Ukrinform.

The President expressed gratitude to the State Emergency Service, all municipal services involved in addressing the aftermath of Russian shelling, as well as the National Police and medical workers.

"Today, in Dnipro alone, nearly 250 of our people were involved in responding to the aftermath of the Russian drone strike – all the necessary services," he said.

Zelensky also mentioned Kryvyi Rih and other towns and communities affected by the strikes.

"Everywhere, the State Emergency Service, all emergency and special services are working to provide assistance. I am grateful to everyone who saves lives and supports our people – it is extremely important," the President emphasized.

He reminded that during the previous night, Russian forces launched a total of 172 drones at Ukraine, more than 100 of which were Shahed-type strike UAVs.

Such large-scale drone strikes, Zelensky noted, are carried out by Russian forces practically every day, alongside missile threats and ballistic attacks.

To Ukraine's partners, he stressed, it should be clear that these strikes are aimed not only at Ukrainians but also at all international efforts — particularly diplomacy — that seek to end the war.

"Russia is striking at the positions of everyone who wants to end this war. It is impossible to ignore hundreds of Shaheds every night. We expect a response – a serious one. We are working toward a response. A strong response is urgently needed – above all from the U.S., from Europe, from everyone in the world who has placed their bets on diplomacy," the President said.

Zelensky is convinced that Russia must be forced into peace, and only pressure will work.

"For far too long, the U.S. proposal for an unconditional ceasefire has been on the table – without a proper response from Russia. That says a lot. There could already have been a ceasefire – if there had been real pressure on Russia," he stressed.

The President expressed his gratitude to those partners who understand this and are pushing the necessary decisions forward, including sanctions.

As Ukrinform reported, Ukraine’s Defense Forces intercepted 94 Russian drones overnight March 28-29 while 69 UAVs disappeared from radar.

Photo: Office of the President