Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told G7 leaders that he wants the war in Ukraine to end by the end of 2022, CNN reported.

Zelenskyy spoke at the G7 summit via video link. According to the source, he called for serious pressure (on Russia) to end the war before winter.

Zelenskyy noted the difficulties of fighting in winter conditions, Reuters reports. To end the war, the Ukrainian president asked the G7 leaders for air defense systems, security guarantees and further sanctions against Russia. Additionally, Zelenskyy asked for help in exporting grain from Ukraine and rebuilding the country.