Zelensky called the goal of Kyiv in the conflict with Russia

His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

“The goal is to restore the territorial integrity of Ukraine and free all those who are in captivity,” he said.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine is trying to achieve a head-on collision between the North Atlantic Alliance and Russia.

Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said Zelensky's trip to the United States shows that neither he nor the American side wants peace.

Russian President Vladimir Putin previously noted that Kyiv refused to negotiate, but Moscow will be open to dialogue if the Ukrainian regime "ripens".